Manchester United have thrown their full weight behind a move for West Ham United midfield jewel Mateus Fernandes, with the powers that be at Old Traf...
Manchester United have thrown their full weight behind a move for West Ham United midfield jewel Mateus Fernandes, with the powers that be at Old Trafford unwilling to wait until the summer window to secure their man. The Portuguese international has become the subject of intense transfer theatre as the Hammers stare down the barrel of relegation to the Championship, a scenario that would make retaining their prized asset a near impossibility. GoalZaza can report that United. �s recruitment team have been in overdrive, holding fresh talks with representatives of the 22 year old schemer. Fernandes, described by those who watch him closely as a. �fantastic. � talent on the ball, has been the shining light in an otherwise dismal West Ham campaign. With the London Stadium side rooted perilously close to the drop zone, the fear in East London is that their season. �s only real success story will be lost to a bigger beast. The Midlands club find themselves in a precarious position where, in the scheme of things, holding onto a player of Fernandes. � calibre while playing second tier football is simply not feasible. The financial gulf between the Premier League and the Championship is vast, and West Ham would be forced to cash in to balance their books. For Manchester United, who have been scouring the market for creative midfield reinforcements, this presents a golden opportunity to land a player who gives a good account of himself week in and week out. Fernandes, who can operate as a central playmaker or in a more advanced role, would bring a clinical edge to a United midfield that has lacked consistent invention this term. The Nigerian angle is not lost on the Old Trafford faithful either, as they wonder if a player of this profile could form a formidable partnership with a certain Super Eagles star. Victor Osimhen, the Napoli and Nigeria hotshot, has been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester, and the prospect of Fernandes supplying the ammunition for Osimhen. �s predatory instincts is a mouthwatering thought for the Red Devils. � supporters. At the end of the day, the Hammers will fight to the last to avoid the drop, but if they fail, Fernandes. � departure is all but sealed. Manchester United, smelling blood, are ready to strike. Back home in Lagos, the viewing centres around Surulere and Ikeja will be buzzing with heated debate. Fans gathered around the big screens will be arguing that this is the type of signing that separates the contenders from the pretenders. You will hear shouts of. �Oya, make them sign am sharp sharp before Chelsea come spoil market!. � as supporters wave their hands at the television. The local football analysts will nod vigorously, insisting that Fernandes, with his vision and passing range, is exactly what United need to return to their days of dominance. It is a transfer saga that has every Nigerian fan leaning forward in their plastic chairs, waiting for the final confirmation.. �
