Real Madrid expect £80m star to snub Jose Mourinho and complete Man Utd transfer

Jose Mourinho’s return for a second spell as Real Madrid manager was confirmed last week (Picture: Getty)

Real Madrid’s hierarchy are reportedly resigned to defeat in this summer’s transfer race for Mateus Fernandes and expect the West Ham midfielder to join Manchester United.

Fernandes further established himself as one of the most promising young midfielders in English football last season, despite West Ham suffering relegation from the Premier League.

The highly rated 21-year-old – who chipped in with three goals and four assists in the top flight – looks certain to have play his last match for the Irons, with top teams from across Europe battling it out for his signature.

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