Manchester United have given up in the race for Elliot Anderson signing. City rivals City pull up £125 million before bonuses and secure one of England’s most sought-after English Premier League players. United have a parallel race to bring in Bruno Fernandes’ favourite to become the future engine of midfield at the Red Devils, Mateus Fernandes. West Ham have resisted, but know they have to sell after relegation. Manchester United have not been alone in chasing the Portuguese player, now it is reported that Tottenham are doing what City.
Tottenham have also been heavily linked with West Ham’s 21-year-old in recent weeks, according to former Manchester Evening News journalist Samuel Luckhurst, Tottenham are gaining the upper hand in this signing hunt.
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Tottenham offer Mateus Fernandes a higher salary than Manchester United
The journalist claims Tottenham are taking advantage of Manchester United’s stricter wage structure this summer, and are offering Fernandes a higher salary by wearing the Spurs shirt.
“United are being blown off the pitch,” says the English journalist.
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Then we will see if the £80 million 21-year-old prioritises the biggest salary payment and optimism with Roberto de Zerbi football ahead of a Champions League ticket and Carrick at Man Utd.
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