Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes plans to encourage the club’s management to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United this summer.
The club needs to make significant changes in midfield as Casemiro is set to leave, and Kobbie Mainoo will require a partner in that area.
There is speculation surrounding potential new signings, but it appears that a midfielder from the Premier League is likely to be added to the squad.
Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have shown that players with prior Premier League experience can be successful right away.
Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United is being watched closely by Manchester United, and Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson is also reportedly on their radar.
Bruno Fernandes’ future with the club is uncertain due to his contract expiring soon.
Regardless of what happens with the 31-year-old, a report from The Sun states he will recommend his namesake from West Ham.
Mateus, 21, has excelled at West Ham since joining from Southampton last summer.
His performance this season has attracted attention from various clubs, including Manchester City.
Being part of a team facing relegation, keeping a player like Fernandes will be challenging, especially with interest from top clubs.
While Manchester United does not have Mateus Fernandes at the top of their priority list, he is considered a smart secondary option.
Despite his place on the list, he has received approval from the club’s key player.
Recently, the West Ham midfielder stated that Bruno is his “role model” as they have both played for Sporting CP in Portugal.
If Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team are serious about signing the 21-year-old, they must compete against Manchester City, who may have an advantage in the chase.
This is partly because City’s sporting director, Hugo Viana, played a significant role in Mateus’s move to Sporting.