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It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Spurs ready to battle United for Fernandes
Tottenham are making a concerted effort to beat Manchester United to the signing of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.
Tottenham’s arrival at negotiations is helping West Ham to push for their asking price of £85million.
Spurs have attempted to be aggressive in this summer window in their bid to strengthen Roberto de Zerbi’s squad. They have not been deterred by West Ham’s demands and there was increasing optimism on Wednesdsy that they could agree a deal.
Manchester United are mindful of paying over the odds for the 21-year-old despite his obvious potential. They do have other options but remain in talks for the Portugal international as it stands.
Mateus Fernandes is attracting attention from Tottenham and Man United this summer
Spurs want Fernandes as well as Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for their midfield. They had a £75m bid rejected for Tonali last week and plan another offer soon.
Earlier on Wednesday, they agreed to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer.
The 37-year-old Slovakian international is another defensive reinforcement following the signings of Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson – also on free transfers from Bournemouth and Liverpool – and Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who cost £52m from Brighton.
