Manchester United\u2019s hopes of signing West Ham\u2019s Matheus Fernandes have reportedly been boosted, while they could move for Everton\u2019s Iliman Ndiaye.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils <\/a>are already active in the transfer market ahead of next season, with Michael Carrick\u2019s side needing to strengthen ahead of their Champions League return.<\/p>\n Carrick <\/a>did a brilliant job to get the best out of the players at his disposal after replacing Ruben Amorim, but they are short in various positions and need to add quality competition before they juggle several competitions.<\/p>\n After fixing their attack and signing a new No.1 goalkeeper last summer, Man Utd\u2019s priority is to overhaul their midfield this summer.<\/p>\n Over the past week, Man Utd stepped up their interest in signing Atalanta star Ederson Silva, and Fabrizio Romano revealed that he is closing in on a move to Old Trafford.<\/a><\/p>\n READ: Man Utd target Rogers responds to Arsenal interest as Berta eyes eight exits<\/a><\/p>\n But with Manuel Ugarte expected to follow Casemiro in leaving this summer, Man Utd could sign as many as three new midfielders, and a recent report claimed Fernandes is one of their two top targets after Ederson.<\/a><\/p>\n Fernandes was one of West Ham\u2019s standout performers in their relegation season and he is not short of interest this summer, with Arsenal and Liverpool also linked with the talented midfielder.<\/p>\n Man Utd given boost in race for Fernandes and Ndiaye could be next<\/p>\n And a report from our colleagues at TEAMtalk claims<\/a> West Ham have \u2018cleared\u2019 Fernandes to leave and given the \u2018green light\u2019 for him to leave, though they want around \u00a380m for him.<\/p>\n READ MORE: The top 20 biggest transfers of the summer 2026 window\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n The report claims:<\/p>\n \u2018Now, following talks with the club over his future, Fernandes has been told by West Ham United that he will be sold, sources have revealed.<\/p>\n \u2018Manchester United and Arsenal have both already made contact with West Ham and are actively weighing up formal bids for the 21-year-old.\u2019<\/p>\n