West Ham United → Tottenham Hotspur · Permanent · Summer 2026

✓ Confirmedhe is in the squad at his new club · 4mo ago
62%
final reading before it was settled
first reported 5mo agolast moved 4mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    18 Jun
  2. Talks
    19 Jun
  3. Agreement
    30 Jun
  4. Medical
    30 Jun
  5. Done
    30 Jun

Catch me up

  1. 18 Junfirst@David_Ornstein: Tottenham among clubs keen on signing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United; interest driven by Roberto De Zerbi
  2. 19 JunJoined by @TEAMtalk, @FabrizioRomano
  3. 19 JunReached Talks
  4. 20 JunJoined by @MatteMoretto
  5. 24 JunJoined by @MirrorFootball, @JacobsBen
  6. 30 JunReached Agreement
  7. 30 JunReached Done
  8. 30 JunReached Medical
  9. 30 JunJoined by @Plettigoal

What was actually said

40 posts in 8 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported at medical stage

Advancing3 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@Plettigoal had it first, 4mo ago

🚨🇵🇹 Mateus Fernandes has permission to undergo medical tests as new Tottenham player. Green light from West Ham as they receive £85m fixed fee, a club record signing for Tottenham. https://t.co/jYK5uhg809

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2 other posts, 2 other sources on the same claim
  • @Plettigoal4mo ago ↗

    🚨💥 Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham - DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached with West Ham. Transfer fee worth up to €95-100m. Medical scheduled. Long-term contract agreed. Fernandes rejected the opportunity to join ManUnited. #MUFC informed by player‘s camp. Spurs won. https://t.co/aZOGA1JIg9

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    ❎ New details emerge over how Man Utd's stubbornness saw them miss out on Mateus Fernandes, as Spurs receive green light to put departing West Ham star through his medical https://t.co/5x2LbXJ8xf #MUFC #THFC

Reported as agreed

Advancing6 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@JacobsBen had it first, 4mo ago

🚨💣 BREAKING: Tottenham agree club record deal for Mateus Fernandes, HERE WE GO! Agreement in place at £85m fixed fee as West Ham accept the price they’ve always asked, 100% guaranteed — as @David_Ornstein reports. Man United will now focus on different targets in midfield. https://t.co/osfL2k2Tch

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5 other posts, 3 other sources on the same claim
  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗name shared — matched from context

    Roberto De Zerbi key to the Sandro Tonali deal. Tonali told De Zerbi he wanted to join, and Spurs then pushed to pull off a statement signing. Chance to play under the Spurs manager a driving factor. Spurs agree Tonali and Fernandes within 24 hours for a combined total of https://t.co/ZH5GhilXxP

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Manchester United set to explore Alex Scott after missing out on Mateus Fernandes. Spurs to pay £85m for Fernandes, a figure #MUFC were not prepared to meet. Fernandes never communicated to either club a sole preference, leaving it to both to negotiate with West Ham. https://t.co/QiEGan4Tz6

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗name shared — matched from context

    🚨 BREAKING: West Ham accept an offer from Spurs in the region of £85m, as @David_Ornstein called. Spurs’ interest in Fernandes exclusively revealed on @talkSPORT. Manchester United pushed hard to sign Fernandes but put off by West Ham’s valuation. Fernandes also never made https://t.co/g99w5UyxzH

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Tottenham have reportedly agreed an eye-watering £85m deal to sign West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes - but is he worth it? 🤔 https://t.co/jJUROmDc8N

  • @MirrorFootball4mo ago ↗

    Tottenham have struck an £85m deal with West Ham to blow Man Utd out of the water for Mateus Fernandes 💰🇵🇹 More ⤵️ https://t.co/cxQugxxwh2 https://t.co/nZ6OAo4tcY

Reported as done

Advancing11 reports, led by @David_Ornstein

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur win race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. Spurs submitted highest proposal (believed to be ~£85m guaranteed) & 21yo #WHUFC midfielder opted to join #THFC. Numbers beyond where #MUFC willing to go @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/8JMyfl8LoS

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  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    💸🇵🇹 Mateus Fernandes, next Tottenham signing for club record £85m fixed fee. #THFC https://t.co/NaFSkTSCxk

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨⚪️ Tottenham will pay £85m fixed for Mateus Fernandes, no add-ons; Man United were only considering add-ons to get closer to the fee wanted by West Ham. Key factor: De Zerbi called the player several times to get it done. 📲 🎥➕ https://t.co/E6zCURRA4q https://t.co/Tlk1u109Lo

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨⚪️ Mateus Fernandes completed his medical and signed in as new Tottenham player from West Ham. £85m deal, formally sealed. https://t.co/zwWdbkXIVG

  • @FabrizioRomano4mo ago ↗

    🚨⚪️ Mateus Fernandes, new Spurs number 18 after £85m move completed. “I'm very excited for this next step. Spurs is a massive club and De Zerbi was a key part of why I have decided to join. “When we spoke, it was very special. We look at football in the same way”. 🔗🔥 https://t.co/EzRorDpyiV

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Spurs will pay a fixed fee of £85m for Mateus Fernandes to West Ham. Player was willing to wait for both Spurs and Manchester United to negotiate with West Ham rather than declaring a preference. It allowed West Ham to stick to their asking price. Spurs still expected to sign https://t.co/0C3Cs0QIYh

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🇵🇹 Roberto De Zerbi has outlined the three qualities he says Mateus Fernandes can bring to his midfield as Spurs officially announce £85m deal. Tottenham are not done, either, with three more deals -worth a combined £230m - next in their sights https://t.co/eR843qejmg #THFC

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🚨 All the details as Tottenham BEAT Man Utd to the stunning capture of Mateus Fernandes 👀 #THFC #MUFC https://t.co/ocjANqeLUX

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    ‼️ Part one of Tottenham's midfield revamp is now seemingly DONE, and TEAMtalk can reveal the reasons behind Mateus Fernandes opting for Spurs over Man Utd 👀 @GraemeBailey✍️ | #THFC #MUFC https://t.co/zVxnOBzIUw

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🚨 All the details as Tottenham BEAT Man Utd to the stunning capture of Mateus Fernandes ⤵️ #THFC #MUFC https://t.co/ocjANqeLUX

  • @MirrorFootball4mo ago ↗

    Mateus Fernandes' £85m Tottenham transfer confirmed as he breaks silence after Man Utd miss out https://t.co/heucihXLkU https://t.co/JxyVaPGJuQ

Reported as being in talks

Advancing13 reports, led by @MatteMoretto@TEAMtalk had it first, 5mo ago

esTottenham close to agreeing contract with Mateus Fernandes; no official negotiations with West Ham yet; player open to move

El Tottenham está muy cerca de llegar a un acuerdo con Mateus Fernandes sobre el contrato. Todavía no ha habido ninguna negociación oficial con el West Ham. Mateus Fernandes, en el punto de mira también de otros grandes clubes, está abierto a fichar por el Tottenham. https://t.co/IA2OE78pfI

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  • @MatteMoretto4mo ago ↗

    esTottenham negotiating for Mateus Fernandes; player has approved the move

    Tottenham y West Ham ya negocian por Mateus Fernandes. Para Roberto De Zerbi, es uno de los fichajes prioritarios para reforzar el centro del campo. El jugador ya ha dado su visto bueno al traspaso. https://t.co/tDMtg1JnpR

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Manchester United and Spurs both in talks with Mateus Fernandes and West Ham. Suggestions the player has decided on a club are premature as of this morning. Spurs have held advanced talks with the player, while Manchester United discussions ongoing since May. Both clubs are https://t.co/8tpvlxPJLB

  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Spurs are in advanced talks with Mateus Fernandes as they rival Manchester United for the West Ham midfielder. Fernandes is one of Tottenham's top targets, as exclusively revealed. West Ham seeking £80m-£85m, around double what they paid to Southampton. An incoming £90m https://t.co/xLIILTGsUy

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Tottenham are ramping up their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes 🔥 They want the West Ham star and Sandro Tonali in a double deal that could cost £180m 🤑 @FrazFletcher | #THFC https://t.co/uzl3kU3oRU

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    Tottenham are reportedly offering winger Mikey Moore on loan to West Ham as part of a deal to beat Man Utd to Mateus Fernandes 👀 What do you think of the proposal Hammers fans? #THFC #WHUFC https://t.co/OV5YE2Suwc

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🚨🇵🇹 The battle to sign Mateus Fernandes has led five journalists to all have their say on whether the West Ham midfielder will join Man Utd or Spurs 🗣️ Spurs have come in "hot and heavy" 🗣️ A "major fly in the ointment for United" https://t.co/02FfsVJdoW #THFC #MUFC #WHUFC

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    📈‼️ 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 Tottenham told they are about to do something 'crazy' by spending an £85m fee to sign Mateus Fernandes. Paul Ince has also joked what he and Roy Keane would be worth in the modern market.... 🤯🤯 https://t.co/C7avzkxjv8 #THFC #WHUFC #MUFC

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🚨 Mateus Fernandes 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 🔹 Spurs on cusp of full green light to seal deal 🔹 Package worth Tottenham club record £85m presented 🔹 Man Utd blown out the park on personal terms - but are not out the race quite yet @FrazFletcher #MUFC #WHUFC #THFC https://t.co/wam0vji2gp

  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    🔴 Tottenham ready to offer more wages than Man Utd to Mateus Fernandes #THFC #MUFC https://t.co/8uw2o1F8EM

  • @TEAMtalk5mo ago ↗

    🚨 Mateus Fernandes 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 A 'confident' Tottenham now ready to launch an official £75m bid. The offer will put Man Utd in a tricky spot over their next move despite an understanding his priority remains Old Trafford @GraemeBailey | #MUFC #THFC https://t.co/aKU54XzS0B

  • @TEAMtalk5mo ago ↗

    🆕 Tottenham are growing increasingly optimistic they can beat Man Utd to the signing of Mateus Fernandes @FrazFletcher #THFC #MUFC https://t.co/EkAITWm7no

  • @MirrorFootball4mo ago ↗

    NEW: Tottenham are 'increasingly confident' of beating Man Utd in the race to sign £80m-rated Mateus Fernandes ⚒️ https://t.co/lxVqlGy3r5 https://t.co/pP2xYhb0MR

Reported as a live interest

Advancing2 reports, led by @David_Ornstein

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur among clubs keen on signing Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United - separate to #THFC pursuit of Sandro Tonali. Interest driven by Roberto De Zerbi; wants #WHUFC talent as well as #NUFC midfielder. W/ @DTathletic @SebSB @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/xnahVXnYAZ

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  • @TEAMtalk5mo ago ↗

    ‼️ Manchester United risk missing out on Mateus Fernandes as Tottenham join the hunt in a move driven by Roberto De Zerbi The Red Devils' refusal to lodge a bid that meets West Ham's £80m valuation has also now been explained ⤵️ https://t.co/vx3DKwY2yn #MUFC #THFC #transfernews

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral2 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano

🚨 Mateus Fernandes talks continue as Man United have been in direct contact with his camp and West Ham for weeks. Tottenham also called player’s agent to try enter the deal, separate story from Tonali — for the Italian #THFC remain confident. 🎥➕ https://t.co/FHEJIeQaqa https://t.co/VvtylQ7ceM

claims TalksView on X ↗
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  • @JacobsBen4mo ago ↗

    Clarity could come as early as this week on Mateus Fernandes’ future. Not a saga either Manchester United or Spurs want to drag on, with both clubs in talks with West Ham.⬇️ https://t.co/DkvpYLoI7W

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral2 reports, led by @JacobsBen@TEAMtalk had it first, 4mo ago

Spurs view Sandro Tonali as a separate transfer to Mateus Fernandes. Idea is to do both. Manchester City the other club tracking Tonali. #MCFC also want a second midfielder after Elliot Anderson.🇮🇹 https://t.co/rBiSYMaq94

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  • @TEAMtalk4mo ago ↗

    ⚪️Mateus Fernandes has been likened to Mousa Dembele, and a Tottenham insider feels he AND Sandro Tonali will be signed this summer #THFC https://t.co/lnKeGtXKVb

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutralone report

🔴⚫ Man Utd are not crying over losing out to Tottenham for Mateus Fernandes, with a classy alternative already lined up for Michael Carrick 👀 #MUFC https://t.co/w6QgenbxYH

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Why it read 62% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+99
Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
−37
11 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
62%

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