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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