Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with West Ham United for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
They have been looking to sign the Hammers star for a while now, and it appears they have won the race to sign him.
Fernandes is set to leave West Ham this summer following their relegation to the Championship, and a move to Spurs is now inching closer.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants reinforcements in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old fits the bill.
The Italian was keen to retain the services of Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha after his impressive loan spell, but a deal did not work out.
The Lilywhites have now gone for Fernandes, in a deal that could be worth up to £80 million.
Spurs are likely to sell Lucas Bergvall, who has asked to leave and is not short of suitors in the Premier League and across Europe.
Tottenham have already signed four players this summer – Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi.
Fernandes could become the fifth signing of De Zerbi’s reign, and a few more additions could be on the cards.
Nothing official has happened with the West Ham midfielder, but Spurs are in the driving seat.
Tottenham have dealt Manchester United and other suitors a huge blow by striking a deal with the Hammers, and his signing will be a big boost for De Zerbi.
