Mateus Fernandes looks increasingly likely to leave West Ham United this summer, with Liverpool among the clubs watching closely as a major transfer battle begins to form.
According to TeamTalk, the 21-year-old midfielder has been “given the green light to leave West Ham this summer” following discussions with the relegated Hammers. That development has alerted several major clubs, with Manchester United, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool all in the frame.
For Liverpool, the situation is particularly intriguing. The club are currently without a manager after Arne Slot’s dismissal on May 30 2026, following a dramatic decline from the Premier League title winning campaign of 2024/25. Any major midfield investment now would likely need to fit into a wider structural plan, rather than a short term managerial preference.
Mateus Fernandes Transfer Interest Grows
TeamTalk report that Manchester United and Arsenal have “already made contact with West Ham” and are considering formal offers. PSG have also registered interest, with the French and European champions described as “particularly attractive to Fernandes”.
Liverpool’s position is more watchful at this stage. TeamTalk state that the Reds are “keeping a close eye on the situation”, while also describing the Merseyside club as “ones to watch in the coming weeks”.
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That phrasing matters. It suggests Liverpool have not yet advanced to the point of a formal bid, but they are active enough in the background for their interest to be taken seriously.
Fernandes’ appeal is obvious. TeamTalk describe him as a “dynamic presence” who blends “technical quality, vision and tenacity”. At 21, he fits the profile of a player who could develop into a high level Premier League midfielder over several seasons.
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West Ham are reportedly demanding “in excess of £80 million” for Fernandes, a figure that would represent a huge fee for a…
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