Fernandes future should become clearer with formal bid close

Mateus Fernandes' future should become clearer over the next few days as Manchester United and Tottenham and battle it out to sign the West Ham midfielder. Fernandes was not intended to be part of the first lot of Hammers players that returns for pre-season training next Monday. Fernandes is understood to have an open mind about where he goes, with his agent Jorge Mendes speaking to both Premier League clubs.