Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly targeting West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes ahead of this summer’s transfer window.
Footmercato claims PSG have contacted Fernandes’ representatives over a possible deal. Sporting director Luis Campos is pushing for his signature.
Campos has a history of signing Portuguese players, having previously recruited Vitinha, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Neves and Nuno Mendes.
Manchester United and Manchester City are also considering a move for Fernandes.
Fernandes joined West Ham from Southampton last summer and has become a regular for the London side. He has started 30 of their 31 Premier League games.
The 23-year-old has impressed despite West Ham’s own struggles. He has chipped in with five goals and four assists across all competitions.
Fernandes ranks first for accurate passes and third for key passes per game in the West Ham squad, highlighting his ball-playing ability.
He is industrious without possession, placing first for tackles and fourth for interceptions per game.
Fernandes has also demonstrated his versatility, playing across the midfield and the forward line.
He is under contract until 2030, and would command a significant fee. West Ham could be forced to sell him if they get relegates.
Fernandes would be a good fit for PSG, but it remains to be seen how much the Parisians are ready to push for him.
Their lack of midfield depth was laid bare in the 2-1 home loss to Lyon on Sunday. They played defender Lucas Beraldo and forward Senny Mayulu as midfielders.
They need to sign another central midfielder this summer, which explain their interest in Fernandes.
