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Mateus Fernandes: Roy Keane hints at why heād love West Ham star to replace Casemiro
TL;DR
Roy Keane expresses interest in Mateus Fernandes as a potential replacement for Casemiro at Manchester United. Fernandes has impressed in his role at West Ham since joining for Ā£42 million from Southampton.
Key points
- Roy Keane hints at Mateus Fernandes as a Casemiro replacement
- Fernandes has impressed at West Ham United
- West Ham signed Fernandes for Ā£42 million from Southampton
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Mateus Fernandes: Roy Keane hints at why heād love West Ham star to replace Casemiro
Mateus Fernandes has been one of the Premier Leagueās most exciting emerging midfielders.
The Portuguese internationalās brilliance at the London Stadium has thoroughly justified West Ham United agreeing a Ā£42 million deal to sign him from Southampton last summer.
Had he been relegated with the Saints, the Premier League could have been denied a special talent.
Brilliant at the London Stadium
Stepping up and filling Lucas PaquetĆ”ās shoes, Fernandes has been instrumental in everything happening in the Hammersā engine room. If West Ham battle to safety, Fernandes would certainly be one of their heroes.
It is, therefore, little wonder that Roy Keane thinks he has been better than the Premier Leagueās finest midfielders.
On the Overlap, playing the winner stays on of current Premier League midfielders, Keane backed the Hammer against other top midfielders:
Mateus Fernandes or Alex Scott?
Roy Keane: āIāll go with Fernandes.ā
Fernandes or Belaba?
Roy Keane: āFernandes.ā
Fernandes or Casemiro?
Roy Keane: āCasemiroās come towards the end. Fernandes.ā
Fernandes or Gravenberch?
Q&A
Why does Roy Keane want Mateus Fernandes to replace Casemiro?
Roy Keane believes Mateus Fernandes possesses the talent and skill necessary to fill Casemiro's role effectively at Manchester United.
How much did West Ham pay for Mateus Fernandes?
West Ham United signed Mateus Fernandes from Southampton for Ā£42 million.
What makes Mateus Fernandes a special talent in the Premier League?
Mateus Fernandes is regarded as one of the most exciting emerging midfielders in the Premier League due to his impressive performances at West Ham.
