🚨🚨🗣️ @David_Ornstein on Manchester United:
“They want players who are DESPERATE to join them, which proved not to be the case with [Mateus] Fernandes. They’ll go back to the drawing board, lick their wounds, and consider other options.” #MUFC [@TheAthleticFC]
So let me get this straight… Because United struck gold with Cunha and Mbeumo ( both support the club ) they think players should bend over backwards to make United their priority, when this is a club that hasn’t consistently competed for years, has seen project after project torn up & restarted, and no longer offers the wages it once did.
Sounds reasonable.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur win race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. Spurs submitted highest proposal (believed to be ~£85m guaranteed) & 21yo #WHUFC midfielder opted to join #THFC. Numbers beyond where #MUFC willing to go @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/8JMyfl8LoS
Bruno Guimaires — He is old
Sandro Tonali — He is expensive
Elliot Anderson — He chose Man City
Mateus Fernandes — He is not worth the price
Aurélien Tchouameni — His wage is too high
At this rate, which midfielders will Man United finally sign? Remember we need 2 more midfield additions too
🚨 BREAKING:
Tottenham are INCREASINGLY CONFIDENT they can beat Manchester United to the signing of Mateus Fernandes for up to £80m.
Spurs are willing to pay a bigger transfer fee and believe United might turn their back on a deal if the price gets too high.
#MUFC [@garyjacob, @TimesSport]