Manchester United are preparing an opening bid for West Ham’s midfielder Mateus Fernandes, according to Sky Sports News. Multiple reports from Sky’s football coverage state that the club is making initial preparations ahead of a potential move for the player. The information provided does not include a specific transfer fee or timeline, and it does not confirm whether West Ham will accept any offer.
Across the outlets cited, the core point is consistent: United are making an early approach by planning an opening bid for Fernandes. Beyond that, the reporting does not outline competing interest from other clubs, the structure of any potential deal, or details of Fernandes’ contract situation.
At this stage, the reports focus on United’s intent to submit an initial offer rather than any completed agreement or confirmed negotiations with West Ham.