Mateus Fernandes: Real Madrid odds tumble as West Ham United bidding war accelerates
Mateus Fernandes seems destined to leave West Ham United this summer after their relegation to the Championship.
The midfielder was one of their only bright sparks in what was a pretty bleak campaign.
Overall, he netted three goals and picked up four assists in his first Premier League season at the London Stadium, which has caught the attention of multiple clubs.
Now, one UK bookmaker has slashed the odds of a move to Real Madrid down to 5/1, with West Ham no doubt hoping for a bidding war.
Fernandes has been heavily linked to clubs such as Manchester United in recent weeks, in what could be a transfer battle this summer.
West Ham will be hoping to bank millions from Mateus Fernandez sale
It is no secret that West Ham need to bring funds into the club after their relegation to the second-tier.
The Hammers were heavily losing money in the Premier League, and sales will be needed if they are to rebuild their squad.
Therefore, given Real Madrid’s interest in Fernandes, the East London club will be praying for a bidding war for their prized midfielder as they look to bank as much money as possible.
If they can do this, it could help them rebuild a squad good enough to secure an instant Premier League return next season.
How much could West Ham get for Fernandes this summer?
Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider that he believes that West Ham could get up to £70million for Fernandes this summer transfer window.
Wyness also believes that the midfielder will move to PSG in the coming months, with a deal likely early in the transfer window.
A quick sale would benefit the Hammers, who will be looking to bring in signings as early as possible to prepare them for the upcoming season.
Promotion back to the Premier League will be expected by much of the fanbase as they return to the Championship for the first time since 2012.
However, it remains to be seen if their stay in the second tier will be a short one, and if Fernandes will be at the London Stadium to try and pull the club out of their current mess.