Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly beaten Manchester United in the race to sign West Ham standout Matheus Fernandes in a \u2018record\u2019 deal.<\/p>\n
In recent weeks, it has become clear that Spurs <\/a>and Man Utd are the main competitors in the race to sign Fernandes following his breakout season for West Ham.<\/p>\n Man Utd initially seemed to be leading the race to land Fernandes<\/a>, but it has emerged in recent weeks that Tottenham are making a serious play to secure his services.<\/p>\n And while the Red Devils have been measured in their approach and have refused to overpay for Fernandes, Tottenham have already shown a willingness to pay silly money for Jan Paul van Hecke and they are now doing the same with the West Ham star.<\/p>\n On Tuesday evening, respected reporter David Ornstein took to X to reveal that Spurs have now officially beaten Man Utd to sign Fernandes.<\/p>\n READ: Tottenham agree to pay Newcastle more than \u00a3100m for Sandro Tonali after personal terms sealed<\/a><\/p>\n Tottenham to sign Matheus Fernandes in \u2018record\u2019 deal<\/p>\n Ornstein said on X: \u2018EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur win race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. Spurs submitted highest proposal (believed to be ~\u00a385m guaranteed) & 21yo #WHUFC midfielder opted to join #THFC. Numbers beyond where #MUFC willing to go.\u2019<\/p>\n Shortly after, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Spurs have an \u2018agreement\u2019 with West Ham over Fernandes.<\/p>\n Romano said on X: \u2018BREAKING: Tottenham agree club record deal for Mateus Fernandes, HERE WE GO!<\/p>\n \u2018Agreement in place at \u00a385m fixed fee as West Ham accept the price they\u2019ve always asked, 100% guaranteed \u2014 as @David_Ornstein reports.<\/p>\n \u2018Man United will now focus on different targets in midfield.\u2019<\/p>\n