TOTTENHAM SIGN MATEUS FERNANDES FOR CLUB RECORD £85M

Tottenham have agreed to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85m, according to reported accounts. The transfer represents a club record for Spurs. The Portuguese midfielder is scheduled to undergo a medical before the deal is finalised.

Fernandes moves following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League. Tottenham beat Manchester United to the signing. The midfielder will join manager Roberto De Zerbi's squad, adding depth to the club's central midfield options.

The transfer, once completed, will exceed Tottenham's previous transfer record. Fernandes' arrival addresses the club's stated ambition to strengthen their midfield department ahead of the forthcoming season.