English and Italian Struggle Over Matheus Fernandes

Portuguese midfielder Matheus Fernandes is on the verge of leaving West Ham this summer, following the club's relegation to the Championship. This comes amid growing interest from several major European clubs looking to capitalize on the "Hammers'" financial situation and rebuild their team.

According to press reports, Manchester United has accelerated its moves in recent days, intensifying communications with the player's representatives and considering taking formal steps to understand the terms of the deal. This comes as the sports management is convinced of the player's abilities and the possibility of making him a key midfielder in the new project at Old Trafford.

Sources indicate that Fernandez is highly admired within Manchester United, and some reports have even mentioned him as one of the preferred options to strengthen the midfield after the outstanding season he delivered, despite West Ham's collective struggles.

On the other hand, the race is not limited to the English club alone, as both Inter Milan and Juventus are closely monitoring the player's situation, with ongoing interest from Italian clubs that see the Portuguese international as one of the top talents available in the market this summer. These clubs are awaiting West Ham's final decision on selling its stars following relegation.

Despite the decline, West Ham does not intend to let go of the player at a low price, with current estimates of his value ranging between 50 and 60 million euros. Some sources have mentioned the possibility of the club demanding a higher amount if competition among interested clubs intensifies.

With the transfer market approaching, it seems that Matheus Fernandes' name will be one of the most talked-about in Europe, especially with Manchester United strongly entering the fray and the top Italian clubs monitoring the situation in anticipation of the decisive moment.