News media and social media accounts alike are awash with claims over the ‘Mateus Fernandes to Manchester United’ story as West Ham approach the transfer window knowing their 21 year old midfielder is the biggest chance of a multi-million payback this summer as the club seek to reduce debts and provide funds for a squad rebuild in time for the start of the Championship season.
However, ‘exclusive’ claims from several twitter accounts (@indykaila) seemed to suggest that officials from Manchester United were in direct contact with the West Ham United board, having ‘travelled down’ to London for face to face discussions.
Really?
No talks between West Ham & Man U over Mateus Fernandes
We approached our high ranking source inside West Ham to try and establish the veracity of the ‘exclusives’ – Any truth in [the claim of ]Manchester United starting £80m talks for Fernandes?
“No talks whatsoever” Came the straight, loud and clear response.
Pretty unequivocal denial. There are still two weeks until the opening of the transfer window. Whilst Manchester United might be ‘interested’ in Fernandes, that interest hasn’t developed into any form of contact with West Ham United. Full stop.
Several news outlets are reporting ‘genuine interest’ from Old Trafford this evening. However, judging by the word out the high ranking London Stadium official, that interest hasn’t resulted in any contact between clubs.
Are we able to confirm that there have been no talks about Maxwell Cornet joining Peterborough?
Barry Fry is keen to recommend back to us in the eventuality of a move.
We really need some quality coaches with life-learned experience not the FA box ticking nonsense.
COYI