Tottenham sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for club-record £85m fee

Tottenham Hotspur has signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85 million. The 21-year-old joins as part of a significant summer recruitment drive under head coach Roberto de Zerbi.
Why it matters
This transfer represents a major financial investment for Tottenham and highlights the competitive nature of the Premier League transfer market.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mateus Fernandes has made 72 Premier League starts over the past two seasons
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