Mateus Fernandes makes final transfer decision amid Man United and Spurs interest

West Ham United have accepted a bid for Mateus Fernandes after the midfielder decided which club to join.

While the majority of European leagues wait until July to open the transfer window, Premier League clubs have now had more than two weeks to work on deals while the World Cup takes place.

The Premier League transfer officially opened on Monday 15 June, with several clubs already completing deals in the early part of the window.

So far the biggest transfer saga of the summer so far has centred on West Ham United star Fernandes, who has attracted interest from several clubs across Europe.

After weeks of rumours, it was widely reported that Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were the two frontrunners for the Portugal international's signature, with the Premier League rivals battling it out to secure a deal.

Several reports had suggested that Fernandes was willing to join either club and that it would ultimately come down to West Ham to decide his next destination.

And now, it has been revealed that it is Spurs that have won the race for Fernandes, after making the highest offer to West Ham.

According to David Ornstein, West Ham have accepted an offer worth a guaranteed £85million from their London rivals, with Fernandes happy to make the move.

The report adds that United were simply priced out of the battle as the transfer fee and the player’s salary went higher than they were willing to pay, and the club will now shift their focus to other targets.

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Further reports added that, although United like Fernandes, they feel that their stance of only signing the right players at the right price paid off last season.

Additionally, United were not convinced Fernandes really wanted to play for the club, despite assurances from the player himself and his agent Jorge Mendes.

United will now have to consider alternative options in midfield, having already agreed a £35m deal with Atalanta for Ederson as part of their rebuild after the departure of Casemiro.

Tottenham Hotspur continue to pursue Sandro Tonali

Once news of Fernandes' signing broke, many assumed that it spelled the end of Spurs' pursuit of Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali.

Newcastle have already rejected a formal offer worth around £80m for the Italian, but it is believed that Spurs view Tonali as a separate transfer to Fernandes and will continue to work on a deal.

The London club remain optimistic that the 26-year-old is eager to join this summer, with Roberto De Zerbi believed to be a key factor in attracting him.

If Tonali were to join, he would follow Fernandes as well as goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who will join once his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July as signings made in recent days.

Alongside Dubravka, Spurs have completed several defensive signings in Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson, who also have joined on free transfers from Bournemouth and Liverpool, and Netherlands international Jan Paul van Hecke, who cost £52m from Brighton.