Manchester United are scouting West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes to bolster their midfield. The Hammers value the Portuguese player at £80m and are not rushing a sale. United view the deal as realistic following West Ham's relegation, as they believe the youngster possesses potential comparable to Declan Rice.

Fernandes recorded 42 appearances last season, contributing five goals and five assists. He ranks among the top 10 Premier League midfielders for distance covered, known for high-intensity running and tackling. While West Ham consider keeping him for a promotion push, interest from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain complicates the situation.

United have already secured Atalanta midfielder Ederson in a deal worth £34m plus £3.8m in add-ons. Ederson recently earned a Brazil call-up as an injury replacement. This aggressive recruitment shows United's intent to overhaul their center, though no formal offer for Fernandes has been made yet.

West Ham signed Fernandes for £38m last summer and now wait for clubs to show their hand. The player transitioned from an advanced No 10 role to a hybrid No 6 and No 8 under Nuno Espírito Santo. He remains a primary target for United's midfield rebuild.