Fabrizio Romano has reported that Manchester United are still keen on a deal for Mateus Fernandes and remain in talks to bring the West Ham United midfielder to Old Trafford, despite the threat from Tottenham Hotspur.<\/p>\n
Man Utd and Tottenham are the two clubs most actively looking to sign Fernandes<\/a>, who got relegated from the Premier League with West Ham at the end of last season.<\/p>\n West Ham<\/a>, though, are not going to sell the Portugal international midfielder on the cheap.<\/p>\n Transfer guru Romano<\/a> has long reported that West Ham want \u00a385million for Fernandes.<\/p>\n There have been contradictory reports in recent times regarding Man Utd<\/a>, Tottenham and Fernandes.<\/p>\n While some reports have claimed that Tottenham have a deal in place with Fernandes<\/a>, others have noted that Man Utd remain in talks with the West Ham star<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ: Romano reveals whether Rashford wants to play under Carrick after \u2018direct contact\u2019 from Man Utd<\/a><\/p>\n Last week, Romano reported that Fernandes has not made a final call between Tottenham and Man Utd<\/a>.<\/p>\n Romano said on his\u00a0YouTube channel about Fernandes:\u00a0\u201cGuys, I still stand by my own call on this deal.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd so, for Mateus Fernandes, Manchester United and\u00a0Tottenham<\/a>\u00a0are still fighting.<\/p>\n \u201cTottenham have been there for days, trying to enter, pushing with the player, pushing with his agent, but Manchester United remain in contact with West Ham.<\/p>\n \u201cManchester United are still working on the Mateus Fernandes deal.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Transfer rumour ranking: PSG posturing over Liverpool target, Arsenal snubbed<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cSo, West Have been clear with the agent of the player.<\/p>\n \u201cThe player will be sold to the best offer, to the club offering the most money.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, who offers one penny more is getting the player from West Ham.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd Mateus Fernandes has opened doors to both Tottenham and Man Utd.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, now depends on West Ham.<\/p>\n \u201cIf West Ham accept Utd bid, he goes to Utd.<\/p>\n \u201cIf Tottenham win the race, he goes to Spurs.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, the story is open, and from what I am told, Man Utd are yet to give up on Mateus Fernandes.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, for sure, a story to follow for one of the most wanted midfielders around, because, for Mateus Fernandes, there are many clubs keen, really many clubs keen, many others already called.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was mentioned by Real Madrid in the conversation with Jose Mourinho three weeks ago.<\/p>\n \u201cThen there has been a call from Liverpool at the end of May to ask about the situation.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, many clubs interested in Mateus Fernandes, but now Man Utd and Tottenham pushing like crazy to get the deal done.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd let\u2019s see who\u2019s going to win this race.\u201d<\/p>\n Romano has now reported that Man Utd are still trying to get a deal done for Fernandes and have not given up on signing him.<\/p>\n Man Utd \u2018not giving up on\u2019 on Mateus Fernandes<\/p>\n