Southampton midfielder Mateus Fernandes has told the club he wants to leave this summer amid interest from Europe and West Ham United.

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A look at West Ham United's record signings amid their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes, valued at £50 million by Southampton.

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.

West Ham have seen a bid rejected for Southampton midfielder Mateus Fernandes. Sky Sports report the bid is around £30million, with Southampton said to value Fernandes at £50m. It's unclear whether West Ham will submit another bid.

Atletico Madrid have joined the race to sign Mateus Fernandes from Southampton this summer. According to Football Insider, the Spanish giants are set to compete with West Ham for the midfielder’s signature. Fernandes is facing an uncertain future at St. Mary’s with the club now competing in the Championship this season.

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.