Transfer Market: Mateus Fernandes on Mourinho's Real Madrid Wishlist

Mateus Fernandes, the Portuguese midfielder currently with West Ham, is one of the names José Mourinho has put forward to bolster Real Madrid, as reported by AS this Friday. The 21-year-old was one of the standout performers in the Premier League last season, despite the Hammers' relegation.

José Mourinho, poised to return as Real Madrid's manager should Florentino Pérez win Sunday's elections, has reportedly compiled a list of suggestions for the president. Mourinho aims to build a squad of "loyal warriors," and the profile of the young player developed at Sporting fits his ambitions.

However, the Spanish giants are not alone in the race for the midfielder. Liverpool has been closely monitoring the Portuguese talent, with West Ham informing the market that they have no intention of negotiating for less than 80 million euros.

A product of Sporting's academy, Mateus Fernandes moved to Southampton in 2024 for 15 million euros, before transferring to West Ham last summer for 44 million. Last season, he featured in 36 English league matches, scoring three goals and providing four assists.