According to reports, Manchester United have \u2018taken a gamble\u2019 in the race to sign Real Madrid target Matheus Fernandes.<\/p>\n
Fernandes <\/a>was one of West Ham\u2019s better performers in their relegation season, and the 21-year-old did enough to earn a big move elsewhere this summer.<\/p>\n The talented midfielder has been linked with several clubs across Europe, though Man Utd<\/a> have emerged as his most likely destination in recent weeks.<\/p>\n Last week, a report claimed Man Utd are \u2018set to beat\u2019 Arsenal and others in the race to land Fernandes<\/a>, but there is work to do to complete a deal.<\/p>\n The Red Devils are prioritising a midfield overhaul in this summer\u2019s transfer window and have already completed a deal to sign Ederson Silva from Atalanta for around \u00a338m.<\/p>\n READ: Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford \u2018set\u2019 to finalise transfer after Barcelona \u2018twist\u2019 \u2013 \u2018increasingly likely\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n It has also been widely reported that Fernandes has been chosen as their next top target, but a report on Monday from our colleagues at TEAMtalk claimed<\/a> Real Madrid are \u2018in contact\u2019 for the midfielder and have \u2018launched an enquiry\u2019 for him.<\/p>\n Still, an opening bid from Man Utd for the \u00a380m-rated midfielder is \u2018imminent\u2019 and are \u2018still considered frontrunners\u2019.<\/p>\n The report claims:<\/p>\n \u2018Real Madrid have explored moves for the likes of Man City star Rodri and Chelsea\u2019s Enzo Fernandez, but Hammers ace Fernandes is now under consideration, too.<\/p>\n \u2018Despite the growing attention, Man Utd maintain a strong position. Michael Carrick is understood to see the youngster as a perfect fit for his system, capable of providing both defensive discipline and attacking creativity.\u2019<\/p>\n READ MORE: Man Utd \u2018exploring move\u2019 to sign \u20ac50m Real Madrid full-back after Marc Cucurella blow<\/a><\/p>\n Man Utd \u2018take gamble\u2019 with Matheus Fernandes<\/p>\n It has been widely reported that it will not be a problem for Man Utd to agree personal terms with Fernandes, but there could be issues with a transfer fee.<\/p>\n