British media have highlighted that manager Jose Mourinho, who is one step away from officially allowing his return to the Santiago Bernabéu dugout following Florentino Perez’s election victory, has requested Real Madrid to sign midfielder Matheus Fernandes (West Ham United).
The Sun reports that Real Madrid will make a bid for 21-year-old, 178cm tall Portuguese footballer Matheus Fernandes. The transfer fee from West Ham could be more than 92 million euros. ”
Kylian Mbappé warns ahead of third World Cup
PSG and Manchester United are also teams interested in the former Sporting Portugal, Estoril and Southampton player.
West Ham need to raise money quickly in the summer transfer window following their relegation from the Championship.
Matheus Fernandes has established himself as one of the great midfielders and ball-winners in the Premier League.
Matheus Fernandes, who has been capped once by Portugal this season and is not in the squad for the 2026 World Cup, has scored five goals and provided five assists in 42 games for the Hammers, with Southampton paying more than €42 million for the Portuguese in 2025.
Matheus Fernandes has established himself at West Ham as one of the Premier League’s best ‘box-to-box’ midfielders, standing out for his ability to regain possession, his physical presence and ability to break lines while carrying the ball.
