Fernandes Pushes Man United to Sign Portugal Teammate Amid Transfer Rumors
Bruno Fernandes is reportedly pushing Man United to sign his Portugal teammate Mateus Fernandes this summer. Manchester United need midfield reinforcements after Casemiro’s contract expiry. The club are believed to target two central midfielders.
Manchester United’s midfield plans
United are tracking several midfield options. Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest has been linked as one candidate.
Sources say sporting director Hugo Viana admires the 21-year-old Mateus Fernandes. Reports claim Bruno Fernandes will recommend the youngster as one of United’s signings.
Other United targets
Bayern Munich’s 17-year-old winger Maycon Cardozo has also attracted United attention. He signed a new contract last month and has made his first-team debut.
Blackburn Rovers defender Tom Atcheson is on the radar of United, Tottenham and Newcastle. The 19-year-old has broken into Blackburn’s senior side and Northern Ireland’s squad.
Transfer moves around Europe
Atletico Madrid plan an opening offer for Atalanta midfielder Éderson. The proposal is €35 million plus €3 million in add-ons, according to reports.
Atalanta are holding out for around €50 million. Éderson has agreed personal terms with Atlético for four years, including a reported €5 million-per-season wage.
Chelsea and Strasbourg connection
Chelsea are pursuing Strasbourg midfielder Valentín Barco. He joined Strasbourg last summer for about £8 million after a loan from Brighton.
Barco has recorded two goals and nine assists in 28 appearances this season. The move could link him up with Liam Rosenior if Chelsea complete a deal.
Additional reported targets and rumors
- Chelsea are interested in Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs. Liverpool and Manchester City also show interest.
- Reports claim Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants around £100 million from departures this summer.
- Several clubs, including Liverpool, Inter and Juventus, are monitoring Atalanta loanee Marco Palestra.
- Juventus and Como have scouted Real Valladolid midfielder Chuki, with RB Leipzig and Stuttgart already active.
- Juventus may be open to selling Gleison Bremer in the coming window.
- Roma and AC Milan are linked with several midfield and attacking prospects across Europe.
- PSG Feminines have reportedly agreed terms with Real Madrid striker Naomie Feller.
- Multiple Premier League clubs are tracking Sassuolo centre-back Tarik Muharemovic.
- Ollie Watkins is increasingly likely to depart Aston Villa this summer.
Expert view on Mateus Fernandes
Scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen listed Mateus Fernandes among the world’s top U21 players. He praised Fernandes’ defensive and attacking balance.
Statistics highlight his work rate and passing. He ranks highly for duels won and provides accurate long passes. Fernandes has scored three goals this season, including a 29-second strike against Aston Villa.
Filmogaz.com will continue to follow these stories as clubs firm up plans in the coming weeks. Transfer rumors remain fluid and subject to confirmation.
