West Ham set to reinforce midfield as Fernandes moves closer
Crystal Palace have approached Monaco over buying Salisu.
Wolves have signed Krejci on loan with a £20m buy clause.
West Ham are close to signing Mateus Fernandes from Southampton for about £38m.
Talks progressed swiftly as Fernandes underwent a medical in London.
West Ham also plan to finalise terms with Monaco midfielder Soungoutou Magassa.
The deal is expected to cost €17m plus €3m in add-ons.
Meanwhile, Graham Potter, under pressure after a dreadful start, targets at least two midfield acquisitions.
The club pursues a pragmatic recruitment drive with two midfield targets, demanding sturdier backline cover.
West Ham face competition from other Premier League heavyweights and rivals in the East End.
Millwall and Spurs fans may chant rivalry, yet the badge demands patience and class.
The fans in the stands know this club lives and breathes for the fight back.
They distrust high lines unless a centre-back built like a barge stands behind it.
The soul of West Ham lives in the stands, not the boardroom.
The club loves a hard press and a harder tackle.
TLDR
- Fernandes deal progressing with a medical in London and a price around £38m
- Magassa transfer discussed at €17m plus €3m in add-ons
- Potter aiming for two midfield signings and a robust defensive base
Mateus Fernandes
West Ham United