West Ham sent Mateus Fernandes transfer warning by Joe Cole
Joe Cole praises Mateus Fernandes as a 'proper player'
West Ham have been warned that there will be "clubs circling" for Mateus Fernandes in upcoming transfer windows, with Joe Cole admitting to GOAL that the Hammers may find it difficult to retain the services of a "proper player".
Interest from top clubs
After two seasons in English football, the highly-rated Portuguese midfielder is already said to be attracting interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
- Mateus Fernandes joined Southampton from Sporting in 2024.
- He is a product of Sporting's academy system that has previously produced Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo and Rafael Leao.
"Clubs circling" for Mateus Fernandes, according to Joe Cole.
Future prospects
Mateus Fernandes has impressed in his two seasons in the Premier League, and Joe Cole believes that he will be a target for top clubs in the future.
