West Ham could strike 70m deal with PSG for Mateus Fernandes

West Ham United faces relegation from the Premier League and is expected to see multiple high-profile departures from the London Stadium. Mateus Fernandes is identified as a player who could command a major fee, with estimates suggesting a sale could reach as high as £70m. PSG is presented as an attractive destination for Fernandes, potentially leading to a deal being agreed quickly during the summer window. Manchester United is also reported to have interest in the 21-year-old midfielder, though competition from European clubs could affect negotiations. Despite relegation, West Ham’s faith in Nuno Espirito Santo is described as providing stability while the club prepares for life in the Championship and potential profits from player sales.

"With an auction, it could get as high as 70m, so that's where I think the market's going to be. PSG is going to be very attractive for Fernandes, but he may well stay in the Premier League, and it's who's going to step up and pay that amount. I expect to see that deal [with PSG] being done as we're speaking right now behind the scenes and announced pretty quickly in the window."

"West Ham United could potentially fetch as much as 70m by selling Mateus Fernandes to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, according to one transfer insider. The Irons' relegation from the Premier League is set to be followed by several high-profile departures from the London Stadium, with Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville among the names being touted for the exit door."

"The Portuguese midfielder is also among those who could plausibly be sold for a sizeable fee, with Manchester United reportedly interested in the 21-year-old, but Michael Carrick's side could yet face stern competition from the continent."

"Although West Ham's retention of faith in Nuno Espirito Santo provides a welcome semblance of stability as they prepare for life in the Championship, it still seems likely that several of their most valuable playing assets will depart over the summer. Fernandes is one of those, with the Irons boss lauding the youngster's fantastic season despite the team's relegation from the Premier League."

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