Brilliant piece from Sully Talkz on why United fans shouldn’t panic about other…

🗣️ Brilliant piece from Sully Talkz on why United fans shouldn’t panic about other clubs being linked with Mateus Fernandes:
“It is completely normal for other clubs to be linked to a player of his quality, and given how talented he is, I understand why a lot of the fanbase has been panicking due to the links in the past few days.
“You have to remember that Jorge Mendes is a very smart businessman, and there is a reason why he is the best at what he does. He will want the absolute best for himself and his client as would any agent.
“The reason why this is important is because of the reports coming out from West Ham’s side regarding the widespread interest in Fernandes, which I believe to be overexaggerated.
“West Ham will try to generate as much money as possible for him. Do clubs like Napoli and Aston Villa like Fernandes? Of course they do; who wouldn’t like him? But there is nothing that I have heard which suggests that they are serious contenders for his signature.
“From the people I’ve spoke to close to his camp, the feeling is he personally prefers a move to Manchester United. Why hasn’t this come out publicly? Because they wouldn’t want it to come out publicly.
“It’s different with Mendes compared to some other agents, and this is because a lot of people believe he holds much more power when it comes to decision-making. It will put Mendes in a weak negotiating position, whereas when you have the card of multiple clubs being in for your client, you have an upper hand in negotiations.
“The reports of West Ham demanding £80M are true, but United wouldn’t pay that, and neither would most clubs. It will be one to keep an eye on as the days pass, but it’s important to not fall into believing a lot of the fake reports that are jumping the gun and guesswork.
“He is someone that Carrick admires and so does nearly every department at the club (data, scouting and recruitment). This is the current state of play, so I hope it clears it up a bit. A lot of cards are being played at the moment from all sides. For now, let the games begin.”