West Ham must push Mateus Fernandes towards PSG as Man United open talks for £43m swoop

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 1 June 2026 11:00, UK West Ham United must be prepared to work closely with PSG to sanction the sale of Mateus Fernandes, with Manchester United now in talks over a deal. Fernandes has been a key figure for West Ham this term and has long since been earmarked as a player who could net them a huge fee to be reinvested into their squad.

West Ham’s transfer plans will truly take shape once they know which of their current stars will be moving on after their relegation, and it now looks inevitable that Fernandes will head elsewhere. 🔄West Ham United Transfer Update🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the West Ham United boardroom. VISIT THE WEST HAM TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES PSG interest holds key to West Ham getting true valueFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last week that PSG are working on a deal for Fernandes behind the scenes, and added that the fee could be much higher.

Julen Lopetegui chose to sign Carlos Soler and Guido Rodriguez over Mateus Fernandes when he was in charge of West Ham.Graham Porter then joined and agreed with the recruitment team on their recommendation.@TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/hgnXbx1BFg— Central (@WestHam_Central) June 1, 2026 West Ham seem increasingly resigned to the idea of Fernandes moving on ahead of next term, and it is now vital for them to ensure that they get what they deserve from his sale. The Toffees are also willing to spend significant cash to get the right frontman this summer, and with Castellanos keen to leave West Ham, they could be about to get their man. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.