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Tottenham continues its significant spending spree, officially announcing the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record fee of £85 million. Manchester United was also heavily pursuing the midfielder but was unwilling to meet the high price tag for the 21-year-old.
The Portuguese international, now Tottenham's most expensive acquisition in club history, has penned a 5+1 year deal. This transfer fee surpasses the previous club record of £65 million paid for Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in August 2024.
However, Fernandes's status as a record signing is likely to be short-lived, as a deal for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, potentially reaching £100 million, has already been agreed upon.
Fernandes spent just one season at West Ham, who paid €44 million for him from Southampton a year ago. Last season, the midfielder contributed five goals and five assists in 42 appearances across all competitions. He will wear the number 18 shirt for his new club.
Tottenham remains highly active in the transfer market, having already secured Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, and Andy Robertson. The confirmed transfer of Sandro Tonali is also imminent.
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