Man Utd to miss out on top target to Tottenham

Manchester United could miss out on signing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes amid interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

The Red Devils have already secured a deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but they are eager to bring in another marquee signing soon.

Fernandes is their next midfield target, but a deal is far from achievable due to the Hammers' non-negotiable price tag of 85 million pounds.

The Hammers have shown no desire to lower their demands, while United are likewise refusing to pay a fee close to the reported valuation.

Amidst this, Spurs have jumped ahead in the transfer race and they are seemingly willing to meet the price tag for the Portuguese ace.

The news is a huge blow for the Red Devils, given the player himself is now open to joining Spurs, which he was reluctant to do earlier in June.

United may need to pursue an alternative target to bolster their midfield. They have been linked with Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha lately.