Just in: West ham have had a £30m bid rejected for Mateus Fernandes !Southampton did not even offer a counter, they value the midfielder at £50m plus.

 

West Ham’s £30 Million Bid for Mateus Fernandes Rejected

 

West Ham United’s pursuit of Southampton’s talented young midfielder, Mateus Fernandes, has been firmly rebuffed by the Championship club. Reports emerged on August 11, 2025, revealing that the Hammers had submitted an opening offer of approximately £30 million, but Southampton declined to entertain it .

 

This development follows earlier speculation linking Fernandes—valued at around £30 million by the Saints—to several Premier League clubs, including West Ham, Leeds United, and Crystal Palace, as well as Spanish giants Atlético Madrid . West Ham’s interest is rooted in manager Graham Potter’s desire to inject energy and composure into the midfield—qualities Fernandes embodies .

 

Southampton manager Will Still publicly acknowledged the swirling transfer speculation but emphasized Fernandes’s value to his side. He confirmed that the recent midfielder’s absence from a pre-season match stemmed from illness—not a sign of departure. Still repeated that while interest is real, Southampton’s stance is clear: “If the price is met, he’ll go; if not, as it stands, he won’t” .

 

Behind the scenes, Southampton appear ready to hold firm. They reportedly plan to resist the temptation to cash in, using Fernandes as a linchpin in their push for immediate promotion back to the Premier League .

 

Meanwhile, West Ham face serious budget constraints that may limit their activity. The club may need to sell current midfielders—such as Tomas Souček, Edson Álvarez, Guido Rodríguez, or James Ward-Prowse—before moving decisively for Fernandes or others .

 

Atletico Madrid’s interest adds another layer of competition—but Southampton have reportedly not encouraged that avenue, reinforcing their desire to retain the midfielder unless their valuation is met