Mourinho Requests Signing of Matheus Fernandes

Spanish press reports revealed that Portuguese coach José Mourinho has included Portuguese midfielder Matheus Fernandes on the list of players he wishes to sign if he returns to coach Real Madrid.

According to reports, Mourinho is aiming to build a team that relies on combative players capable of teamwork, in addition to possessing the technical quality necessary to compete at the highest levels.

Fernandez, aged 21, is considered one of the standout surprises of the past season in the English Premier League, having delivered impressive performances with West Ham despite the team's relegation to the Championship.

The reports indicated that Mourinho admires the player's potential and sees him as an important addition to Real Madrid's midfield, especially due to his great physical abilities, vitality in the midfield, as well as his good vision of the game and his offensive and defensive contributions.

The player scored 3 goals and provided 4 assists in 36 matches in the English Premier League last season, which attracted the interest of several major clubs, most notably Liverpool and Arsenal.

The good relationship between Real Madrid and agent Jorge Mendes could facilitate any potential move to sign the player, especially since Mendes represents several names currently associated with the royal club.

It is believed that West Ham's management will not easily let go of the player despite relegation to the first division, while English reports indicate that the deal's value may start at 80 million pounds.