Man City plot move to sign West Ham star

According to Football Insider, Manchester City have joined the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes.

The Portuguese midfielder, who recently earned his first cap for the country, is wanted by top Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Liverpool.

With West Ham strugging at the wrong end of the table, Premier League sides, including Man City, are ready to take advantage of their struggles and make a move for the midfielder.

The Premier League giants are set to lose Bernardo Silva at the end of the season which makes their interest in Fernandes obvious.

Man City to face competition from Premier League rivals

Just like Man City, Man United are also seriously interested in a move for the Premier League midfielder.

The Red Devils are losing Casemiro at the end of the season and Bruno Fernandes reportedly wants his club to make a move for his compatriot who has impressed at West Ham this season despite their struggles.

“Mateus Fernandes has regularly been West Ham’s best player,” Mick Brown told Football Insider.

“When that is the case for any team who are at risk of relegation, it’s going to inspire interest from some of the bigger clubs in the Premier League.

“He’s now made his first appearance from Portugal, and that will have added to the interest in him.

“Man City are one of the clubs having a look at him, and one thing there is Bernardo Silva is going to be leaving at the end of the season.

“So they’re looking at a few midfielders who could come in and help to ease the burden of his exit.

“They’re quite well-stocked in midfield, but it’s a position they’re looking to strengthen in, and Fernandes is going to be on that list with a few other names.”

West Ham midfielder will not be short of options

Extracting the Portuguese international from West Ham will be a highly complex and expensive operation.

The Hammers have a well-documented history of playing hardball over their most prized assets, and they will undoubtedly demand a massive premium to sanction the departure of a player whose stock is rising exponentially.

Furthermore, securing Fernandes could spark a fierce bidding war. Cross-town rivals Man United have also been heavily linked with the youngster, driven by enthusiastic recommendations from club captain and international teammate Bruno Fernandes.

Landing a versatile, dynamic talent like Fernandes would perfectly bridge the gap between City’s current veteran core and their next generation of superstars.

Whether they can successfully fend off intense competition from Old Trafford and convince West Ham’s formidable negotiating team to do business remains to be seen, but City’s concrete interest guarantees that Fernandes will be one of the most closely watched players this summer.

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