Jose Mourinho keen on Premier League midfielder if Real Madrid can’t sign Vitinha or Joao Neves
Real Madrid is reportedly considering West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes as an alternative target if they fail to sign Vitinha or Joao Neves. The club is looking to bolster its midfield under the guidance of manager-in-waiting Jose Mourinho.
Why it matters
High-profile transfer rumors involving Real Madrid significantly impact European football market valuations and team strategies.
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez drew all of the headlines on Thursday night, when he announced that Los Blancos would be making a €150m bid for a player, as he bids to win re-election against Enrique Riquelme. Since, the possible targets of that bid have emerged.
The article reports on sports transfer rumors using standard journalistic sourcing without political or ideological slant.
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