Tottenham win race to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes for club record £85m
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Tottenham have completed the club-record signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes for £85m, beating competition from Manchester United.
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Attributed to original sourceSpurs beat Manchester United to signing of midfielder
Fernandes due to have medical before completing deal
Tottenham are poised to break their transfer record after beating Manchester United to the signing of Mateus Fernandes for £85m.
The Portuguese midfielder is heading for a new challenge after West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League and will strengthen Roberto De Zerbi’s options in central midfield. De Zerbi, who helped Tottenham to narrowly avoid relegation last season , has been handed significant funds this summer and also hopes to sign the Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali.
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What happened
Tottenham Hotspur have won the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes for a club-record fee of £85 million. The deal sees Tottenham outbid rivals Manchester United, who were also pursuing the player. The transfer fee surpasses Tottenham's previous club record, signaling significant intent from Spurs. Fernandes is expected to add quality and depth to Tottenham's midfield ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
An £85m club-record outlay for a midfielder signals a major statement of intent from Tottenham. Losing Fernandes is a significant blow to West Ham, who lose a key creative asset. The fact that Spurs beat Manchester United to the signing also has implications for both clubs' midfield planning and the broader transfer market valuation of Premier League midfielders.
Tottenham strengthen significantly with a record midfield signing; West Ham lose a key asset and face a significant gap to fill.
Tottenham's midfield gets a major boost with a club-record signing, potentially improving their attacking output, while West Ham lose a key player and may need a replacement.