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 United have seen a £30 million offer for Southampton star Mateus Fernandes rejected (The Athletic). The Hammers bid, which includes add-ons, fell short of expectations. West Ham will have

West Ham suffer Mateus Fernandes transfer setback after Southampton reject £30m bid - Hammers remain on the market for further reinforcements as part of a major squad overhaul