Jose Mourinho, the former Chelsea boss, has advised Real Madrid to enter the race for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, a target for Manchester United. The Portuguese manager, who is expected to take the helm at the Santiago Bernabéu, has reportedly recommended the 21-year-old midfielder to club president Florentino Pérez.
Fernandes, who joined West Ham from Southampton last season, is expected to leave the club after their relegation from the Premier League. Several clubs are monitoring the situation, including Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, and Man United, with the latter having already initiated discussions.
According to Spanish outlet AS, Mourinho has made it clear to Real Madrid’s hierarchy that Fernandes should be a priority signing. The midfielder has reportedly expressed a preference for joining Man United, but Madrid’s interest could complicate matters.
West Ham have set an £80 million price tag for the talented youngster, and it remains to be seen whether Real Madrid will match that valuation. The battle for Fernandes’ signature is heating up, with Mourinho’s influence potentially tipping the scales in favor of the La Liga giants.