Manchester United continue to be linked with a move for the West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes.

The Portuguese international has been outstanding since the £42 million move from Southampton, and he is a target for Arsenal and Chelsea as well. However, a report from TEAMtalk claims that Manchester United are now leading the race for his signature.

It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done.

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Man United likely to sign Mateus Fernandes

Meanwhile, Jacob Steinberg from The Guardian said on the United! United! United! podcast: “There’s quite a few clubs in for him. The information I had this week was if he were to stay at any club in England, then the place he’d be most likely to go is United.”

The 21-year-old will add control, composure and creativity to the team. He has five goals and five assists to his name for West Ham United in a disappointing season. His numbers could improve if he plays on a better team alongside quality players.

The Portuguese international would be the ideal long-term acquisition for Manchester United if they can get the deal done.

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Fernandes would be an asset for Man United

Manchester United need more depth in the middle of the park, and the 21-year-old would be a long-term acquisition for them. He has the technical attributes to play for a big club, and he could be a star for the Red Devils with the right guidance.

Meanwhile, Arsenal and Chelsea could use more control in the middle of the park as well. Fernandes would be a major upgrade on Christian Norgaard at Arsenal. At Chelsea, he could support Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up.