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Mateus Fernandes scored what he called “the best goal of his career” inside three minutes of his Tottenham debut in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Wednesday.
The £85m signing from West Ham struck a first-time volley into the top corner from range to decide the game as Roberto de Zerbi tested out his players in a 1-0 win over League One side MK Dons.
Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka also caught the eye
Tottenham have accelerated their interest in West Ham‘s Mateus Fernandes as they target a central midfielder following a failed bid for Sandro Tonali.
The 21-year-old Fernandes is viewed as a primary target with talks ongoing and, according to sources, progressing positively and Spurs optimistic an agreement can be reached.
West Ham are understood to want around £80m for the Portugal international, who has also been linked with Manchester United
West Ham have agreed to sign Lazio’s 27-year-old Argentina striker Taty Castellanos for 29m euros (£25m). (Fabrizio Romano), external
Nottingham Forest want Wolves‘ Norway forward Jorgen Strand Larsen. The 25-year-old is also on Crystal Palace‘s radar. (Telegraph – subscription), external
Chelsea are considering making an offer for Santos’ 19-year-old Brazilian defender Souza, although AC Milan are frontrunners for his signature. (AS – in Spanish), external
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United (captain), £8.9m – West Ham (h)
Fernandes is never a bad call in FPL – it’s just trying to predict his hauls.
The Portugal midfielder has created 35 chances this season, five more than Jeremy Doku and 10 more than anyone else.
His xG of 4.81 is the third highest among midfielders – Antoine Semenyo has 4.82 and has scored six goals compared to the United
Antoine Semenyo, Bournemouth, £8.1m – Nottingham Forest (h)
Like Arsenal defence and Erling Haaland, Semenyo is essential at the moment.
For some reason he wasn’t given a second assist at Crystal Palace last week, which would probably have given him some bonus points too.
This match-up against Forest, a team in turmoil who have conceded 15 times in eight games, is not one where you’d want to go against Semenyo.
Brentford beat Man Utd after Fernandes misses penalty Video, 00:06:14Brentford beat Man Utd after Fernandes misses penalty
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For the second time this season Fernandes failed to convert a penalty that might have given United additional reward.
Whereas he ballooned his effort over the crossbar at Fulham, this time his aim was true. But Kelleher read it and Brentford cleared.
There are complaints over whether Collins should have been sent off for his grab at Mbeumo – the Premier League backed up referee Craig Pawson as it felt
On Friday, Amorim outlined his plan to drop Fernandes deeper this season rather than push him into one of the two number 10 roles crucial to his system.
Maybe we should learn not to pay too much attention to the head coach, who picked Fernandes as the right-sided number 10 alongside Cunha, as £65m new arrival Bryan Mbeumo is not deemed fit enough to be involved just yet.
It meant
Amorim was adamant in Hong Kong that United could work around Fernandes staying at Old Trafford from a financial point of view.
However, the situation is not straightforward.
With no European football of any sort next season, finances will be tight. Amorim has already said he can operate with a smaller squad given there are fewer matches, so sales are inevitable.
Broadly speaking, there are three categories.
Players Amorim just
Bruno Fernandes has rejected a huge offer from Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal.
Fernandes has spent the past few days seriously considering the deal which would have more than doubled his salary at Manchester United, where he is one of the biggest earners.
However, after discussing the matter with his family, Fernandes has informed Al-Hilal he will not be joining them.
It is likely he will be asked about the situation
