Tottenham Hotspur spends record €98m on Mateus Fernandes amid midfield interest

Tottenham Hotspur completed a club‑record signing of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United for €98 million, according to reports by Fabrizio Romano. Manager Roberto De Zerbi personally contacted the 2004‑born player and said he will be a central figure in the squad as Tottenham aim to return to the Champions League.

At the same time, Serie A club Napoli have identified Tottenham’s 23‑year‑old Senegalese midfielder Pape Matar Sarr as a target to replace departing Andre‑Frank Zambo Anguissa. Napoli are monitoring Sarr, who is in Africa Cup of Nations duty, alongside interest from Brentford and Turkish side Fenerbahçe. The interest adds to Tottenham’s busy midfield window, which also includes pursuits of Sandro Tonali and other players.

Both moves illustrate Tottenham’s aggressive summer strategy under De Zerbi, blending a record purchase with potential high‑profile departures.