Tottenham win race to sign West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes for club record £85m
Tottenham Hotspur has agreed to a club-record £85 million deal to sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. The transfer follows West Ham's relegation and aims to bolster Tottenham's midfield options under manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Why it matters
This record-breaking transfer highlights the significant financial disparity between Premier League clubs and those relegated to the Championship, while signaling a major squad overhaul for both teams.
The signing of Mateus Fernandes will boost Roberto De Zerbi’s options in central midfield. Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock The signing of Mateus Fernandes will boost Roberto De Zerbi’s options in central midfield. Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham win race to sign West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes for club record £85m Spurs beat Manchester United to signing of midfielder
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