Sources indicate Mateus Fernandes is another midfield target for Manchester United

Manchester United are planning to get in touch soon to express their interest, following West Ham's relegation from the Premier League.

Flashscore understands United want to sign three midfielders in the transfer window and the 21-year-old Fernandes has become one of the names being seriously considered.

There is a belief that Fernandes will be available on the market and United are trying to find out the terms under which he could be signed. They value him at around £50 million and want to see if a reasonable deal can be struck.

Sources close to West Ham believe the London club are likely to encourage other clubs to enter the race, hoping to spark a bidding war and drive up his price.

So far, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal have also been credibly linked.

The intention to push ahead with interest in Fernandes comes as United attempt to finalise a deal for Brazilian midfielder Ederson.

It is looking increasingly likely that United will reach an early summer agreement for the Atalanta player. Sources believe a fee of less than £35 million has been looking achievable, and the club view that as the kind of value they want to replicate throughout the summer.

United are determined not to overpay in the market, and that stance could affect their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, who remains a player they greatly admire if Brighton soften their £100 million valuation.

So far, there have been no signs of that, and as the summer window approaches, United may prefer to look at more attainable options.

Bournemouth's Alex Scott, Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, and Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni are also among the players admired by decision-makers at Old Trafford, although any move would depend on price and availability.

Meanwhile, United may delay plans to recruit a left-sided attacker while Marcus Rashford's future remains unresolved.

His future is uncertain, as Anthony Gordon's impending move to Barcelona leaves his situation up in the air.

We understand Rashford does have hope that a permanent switch to Barca is still possible, and the club remain interested, but it depends on the finances around such a move.

As a result, United could prioritise signing a left-back in the first half of the summer transfer window, with Lewis Hall currently viewed as the preferred option for that position.