Report: Man United confident £80m target will choose them over Tottenham move

Manchester United’s pursuit of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes received a boost, with the club believing the 21-year-old favours a move to Old Trafford despite interest from Tottenham Hotspur. Reporting from Roundtable says United have been speaking with Fernandes’ representatives for months and discussions intensified in recent weeks, with United’s assessment not changing even after Tottenham entered the race. talkSPORT is cited in the piece, noting Spurs are trying to “hijack” the move and that Roberto De Zerbi wants added technical quality and energy in midfield. West Ham, newly relegated to the Championship after the season, are positioned to demand a substantial fee. Sky Sports previously reported West Ham values Fernandes at around £80 million, with his age, Premier League experience and Portugal call-up cited as reasons. United’s confidence is presented as a key factor, though Tottenham could act quickly.