Manchester United have reignited their interest in Mateus Fernandes, setting up another twist in the transfer battle with Tottenham Hotspur.It has so far been a transfer tussle between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, with both clubs vying to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. Spurs have been pushing hard in recent days, and it was revealed this week that personal terms had been agreed between Fernandes and the Lilywhites.Reports also confirmed that Tottenham were in advanced discussions with West Ham over a deal for the 21-year-old, as the club remains determined to land the Portuguese international.Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar Via Getty ImagesManchester United rekindle Mateus Fernandes chase against TottenhamFresh reports from Matteo Moretto have now revealed a new twist in the transfer battle between Spurs and United.According to the journalist, Manchester United are back in the race for Fernandes. In the last few hours, it has been claimed that there have been fresh contacts between the player and the Red Devils, who are prepared to improve their contractual offer in order to convince him to sign.Talks with West Ham have not yet taken place, but it is explained that there are plans for direct negotiations. As for Spurs, they remain firmly in the race but are now bound to face further pressure from United.His tweet reads: “Manchester United is back in the chase for Mateus Fernandes. In the last few hours, there have been new contacts with the player; the Red Devils are willing to improve their contractual offer to convince him to sign. “Manchester United also plans to hold direct talks with West Ham. Tottenham remains in the race and has pressed hard in recent days, but now United is trying to get ahead.Spurs’ position in the Fernandes transfer battleWest Ham United are demanding a fee in excess of £85m (€100m) for Fernandes if they are to sanction his departure this summer.It has been reported that Spurs have presented a package worth £65m up front, with the remaining £20m in add-ons and bonuses to West Ham.United, on the other hand, have yet to make any such advances to the Hammers, and if Tottenham can secure the green light from their London rivals, they could move ahead of United in their pursuit of Fernandes.READ MORE: Tottenham announce first sale of the summer with £7.7m fee and a 20% sell-on clauseThe post Trouble for Tottenham as Man United burst back into Mateus Fernandes race with new talks appeared first on Spurs Web.