Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are continuing to hold talks over a deal for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, with neither club taking a step back.A few days ago, it was widely reported that Tottenham’s talks with West Ham over a deal for Fernandes are progressing rapidly after the Portugal international gave the green light to join the Lilywhites.However, several other sources have maintained that Man United remain confident they can win the race for Fernandes, having held extensive talks with the player.Some journalists, such as The Athletic’s Andy Mitten, have suggested that the Portugal international prefers joining United over Spurs, even though he is not opposed to moving to Roberto De Zerbi’s side.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMateus Fernandes has not decided between Tottenham and Man United so farJournalist Ben Jacobs has taken to social media to dismiss claims that the midfielder has already decided on his next destination.He revealed that United have been talking to Fernandes since May, while Tottenham have also held ‘advanced’ discussions with the player, and added that further clarity is expected soon on the 21-year-old.Jacobs wrote on X: “Manchester United and Spurs both in talks with Mateus Fernandes and West Ham. Suggestions the player has decided on a club are premature as of this morning. Spurs have held advanced talks with the player, while Manchester United’s discussions have been ongoing since May.“Both clubs are in active talks with West Ham. A £90m cash injection, plus multiple suitors, means West Ham have to date stuck to their asking price. Further clarity expected soon. Not a saga the clubs or player want to drag out beyond July.”Manchester United and Spurs both in talks with Mateus Fernandes and West Ham.Suggestions the player has decided on a club are premature as of this morning. Spurs have held advanced talks with the player, while Manchester United discussions ongoing since May.Both clubs are… pic.twitter.com/8tpvlxPJLB— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 27, 2026Could Man United match Spurs’ offer for Fernandes?It was reported by TEAMtalk a few days ago that Tottenham are willing to offer £85m, including add-ons, for Fernandes, which is comfortably higher than what the Red Devils are willing to pay.The same report also suggested that Spurs are willing to pay higher wages to the Portuguese internaitonal than Michael Carrick’s side.Some sources have even revealed that Tottenham believe they have agreed personal terms with the West Ham star.However, over the last 24 hours, reports have indicated that the Red Devils are willing to improve their contract offer for Fernandes as they plan further talks with the player.READ MORE: ‘I was offended by Tottenham’ – Player reveals frustration at Thomas Frank and Daniel LevyThe post Journalist reveals latest on Mateus Fernandes as Tottenham continue talks appeared first on Spurs Web.