West Ham are poised to sign Mateus Fernandes from Southampton for a fee of about £38m. Talks progressed swiftly and it is understood the 21-year-old midfielder has undergone a medical in London.
West Ham have been hunting for midfield reinforcements and are also expected to finalise personal terms with Monaco’s Soungoutou Magassa, who will cost €17m (£14.7m) plus €3m in add-ons. Graham Potter, who is under pressure after a dreadful start to the season, has been looking to make at least two additions in midfield. He wants a No 6 to break up and control play, and a No 8 to add creativity and energy in the final third.
