Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed an update on Manchester United\u2019s move for Matheus Fernandes and a potential \u201chijack\u201d for Elliot Anderson.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils <\/a>are currently stepping up their efforts to sign a second new midfielder after finalising a deal to land Ederson Silva from Atalanta for around \u00a338m.<\/p>\n Man Utd were always going to sign at least two centre-midfielders in this window because Manuel Ugarte is expected to follow Casemiro in leaving the club this summer.<\/p>\n Michael Carrick\u2019s side have been linked with a host of potential additions, though West Ham standout Fernandes <\/a>looks to be their new leading target after they stepped away from a deal for Nottingham Forest\u2019s Anderson.<\/a><\/p>\n Heading into this summer\u2019s window, Anderson was being touted as a dream signing for Man Utd, but they seem unwilling to become embroiled in a bidding war, and it also appears as if he is leaning towards a move to Man City.<\/p>\n READ: Transfer rumour ranking: Man Utd\u2019s \u2018done deal\u2019, Liverpool swoop a stretch<\/a><\/p>\n United instead look far more likely to sign Fernandes after his breakout season with West Ham, with a report on Tuesday claiming that they could pull off a double raid on the Hammers worth around \u00a3130m.<\/a><\/p>\n Regarding Fernandes, Man Utd face competition from Real Madrid for his signature, but a recent report claimed that they intend to \u2018pay more\u2019 than the Spanish giants to secure his services.<\/a><\/p>\n Fabrizio Romano reveals \u2018deal on\u2019 for Matheus Fernandes<\/p>\n Now, Romano has stated that there is a \u2018deal on\u2019 for Man Utd to sign Fernandes this summer.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Tonali next? The biggest signings by clubs outside Champions League \u2013 summed up by brilliant Klopp quote<\/a><\/p>\n He is said to be \u2018very keen\u2019 on the move, though Man Utd need to negotiate a price with West Ham.<\/p>\n