Arjun Menon
Mateus Fernandes is set to leave West Ham this summer, with the club already preparing for life without the Portuguese midfielder regardless of whether they survive relegation. The Hammers sit two points behind Tottenham Hotspur with two matches remaining, making their top-flight status far from secured.
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West Ham travel to Newcastle United on Sunday before hosting Leeds United on the final day of the season. Relegation to the Championship could be confirmed as early as Tuesday if the Hammers lose at Newcastle and Tottenham beat Chelsea.
A drop into the second tier would trigger a fire sale at the London Stadium, with Fernandes identified as one of the players to be sold to fund summer recruitment. According to The Athletic, the club are moving forward with plans to sell him irrespective of which division they occupy next season.
Champions League finalists Paris Saint-Germain are among the reported suitors, while Manchester United have also registered interest as they pursue a midfield rebuild.
Fernandes has been a standout performer since arriving from Southampton last summer, stepping into a more prominent role after the sale of Lucas Paqueta. The 21-year-old has recorded nine goal involvements in 40 Premier League matches this term, cementing his status as one of the division’s most promising young midfielders.
A strong World Cup with Portugal would push his valuation considerably higher, intensifying what is already shaping up to be a competitive transfer chase. Follow TipsGG for the latest updates on the Fernandes transfer saga and all major summer market moves.