Tottenham Hotspur secure a club-record £85 million agreement to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes as Roberto De Zerbi revamps his squad.
Tottenham Hotspur have finalized an agreement to sign Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from relegated West Ham United. The 21-year-old is scheduled to complete his medical examinations and formalize his contract with North London shortly.
After West Ham United’s relegation, Fernandes attracted widespread interest from top-tier clubs, including Manchester United, following a standout individual campaign despite West Ham’s drop to the Championship. The young playmaker featured in 36 Premier League fixtures last season, contributing three goals and four assists after his £38 million arrival from Southampton.
Following a difficult league season where Tottenham narrowly protected their top-flight status on the final day, manager Roberto De Zerbi is spearheading a comprehensive squad overhaul. Securing Fernandes signals a definitive statement of intent for the Italian tactician, who intends to further reinforce his frontline.
The club’s next targets include aggressive pursuits for Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo and Manchester City attacker Savinho to reshape the team’s creative nucleus.