Manchester United have intensified their efforts to sign Mateus Fernandes, as they look to beat Arsenal and Manchester City to his signature.

Mateus Fernandes has taken his game to the next level since joining West Ham United, and his performances haven’t gone unnoticed. Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal are all keen on signing the Portuguese midfield sensation.

According to a report from SportBoom, the Red Devils have stepped up their pursuit as they look to beat their rivals to the signature of the 21-year-old. United are planning to revamp their midfield in the summer and are keen on signing the technically gifted West Ham star.

On the back of an impressive season with Southampton, Fernandes made the move to the Hammers last summer. He has quickly managed to establish himself as a key figure in the team. In the ongoing campaign, he has been involved in 27 Premier League games and has even contributed towards six goals.

While the London club have struggled and are involved in an intense relegation battle, Fernandes has stood out with his impressive performances. His contract runs until the summer of 2030, but there are high chances of him being on the move ahead of next season, given the amount of interest in him.

Manchester United are very keen on Fernandes

If West Ham fail to survive the drop, they won’t be able to hold onto the 21-year-old. Manchester United are the most serious suitors for the youngster at this point. With Casemiro leaving and Manuel Ugarte likely to be sold, the Red Devils do need more quality in midfield.

Fernandes’ ball retention and vision have made him one of the most coveted box-to-box players in the English top flight, and the Red Devils are desperate to add him to their squad. He is a high-priority target for them.

United scouts have watched him in action against Bournemouth, Liverpool, and Fulham. They choose these specific games to learn more about his defensive abilities against teams that dominate the ball and his play-making skills from deeper positions.

The Red Devils to face stiff competition

They are impressed with his output and will continue to monitor him ahead of a potential transfer. But they are not the only club, as Manchester City have enquired about him, while Arsenal consider him an ideal fit for their setup and believe he could strengthen their midfield rotation.

The Hammers would ideally want around €65–€75 million, but the price could go down in case of relegation. If they survive in the top flight, West Ham will look to keep hold of him for another season, pushing his value closer to €100 million.