Liverpool and Arsenal eye West Ham midfielder in £55m deal

Liverpool and Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs interested in Mateus Fernandes. Manchester City are also said to admire the West Ham midfielder. The article says Liverpool have already contacted his agents to understand the terms of a possible deal.

West Ham reportedly value Mateus Fernandes at around £55m. That figure is higher than the roughly £40m they paid Southampton for him last summer. The article does not say a fee has been agreed.

Mateus Fernandes is attracting interest because he has impressed in a difficult season for West Ham. He has scored three goals, made three assists and ranks fourth in the Premier League for tackles won. Those numbers have helped raise his profile.

Yes, Mateus Fernandes has already made his senior Portugal debut. He earned his first call-up in March and came on as a late substitute against the USA on April 1. The article notes that he replaced Bruno Fernandes in that match.

Mateus Fernandes joined West Ham from Southampton last summer. West Ham had signed him for around £40m after Southampton were relegated. He is now being linked with a move to another Premier League club.