Manchester United are losing their leading contender to sign West Gem star Mateus Fernandes. Insider Fabrizio Romano reported this.

According to Dzherel, the Mancunians have been working on a potential transfer of the 21-year-old Portuguese for many years and have achieved the greatest progress among all the clubs involved. Moreover, representatives of Manchester United have already agreed to negotiate a contract with the footballer on their side.

In the remaining days, Tottenham actively joined the fight for Fernandes. The London club also contacted Gravts' agent and considered the possibility of a transfer, however, its interest remained only at the initial stage.

West Gemia has no intention of letting one of its key Viconians out cheaply. After the team's elimination to the Championship, the Hammers value Fernandes at approximately 80 million pounds sterling, respecting such a sum as an already vocal act on behalf of the club.

Apparently, it was previously reported that Tottenham tried to negotiate the transfer of the Portuguese from Manchester United, but instead the team from Old Trafford has the best chance of successfully completing the deal.