Manchester United are currently scrambling to find an alternative after encountering problems galore in their bid to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United.
It was expected to be a walk in the park following the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League, but the London side have so far remained adamant regarding their £80 million asking price.
INEOS remained confident of tying up a deal at a lower fee owing to the Portugal international's desire to play alongside his idol, Bruno Fernandes.
But the late entry of Tottenham Hotspur has completely flipped the script. Spurs are ready to match West Ham's asking price while also offering a larger wage packet to win the race for the 21-year-old.
As a result, the Red Devils have had to pivot to other Premier League-proven names, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott emerging as a concrete option.
It was expected to be a walk in the park following the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League, but the London side have so far remained adamant regarding their £80 million asking price.
INEOS remained confident of tying up a deal at a lower fee owing to the Portugal international's desire to play alongside his idol, Bruno Fernandes.
But the late entry of Tottenham Hotspur has completely flipped the script. Spurs are ready to match West Ham's asking price while also offering a larger wage packet to win the race for the 21-year-old.
As a result, the Red Devils have had to pivot to other Premier League-proven names, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott emerging as a concrete option.
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