West Ham United have seen a £30 million offer for Southampton star Mateus Fernandes rejected (The Athletic). The Hammers bid, which includes add-ons, fell short of expectations. West Ham will have

Southampton are set to reject West Ham’s opening offer for Mateus Fernandes without even considering it, journalist Alfie House has revealed. The Hammers are chasing the 21-year-old starlet amid Graham Potter’s ongoing summer rebuild at the London Stadium but are unlikely to succeed with their initial bid, the value of which remains undisclosed.

Southampton have rejected West Ham's opening offer, worth £30m plus add-ons, for 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes. (Athletic - subscription required), external Want more transfer stories?