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

West Ham United have opened talks with Southampton over a summer transfer deal for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, according to talkSPORT.Manager Graham Potter wants reinforcements in the

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.

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?

Southampton Stand Firm Over Mateus Fernandes BidWest Ham’s £30m Approach RejectedSouthampton have dismissed West Ham United’s opening bid for midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with the offer of up to