Manchester United are preparing to make an opening offer for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes. 

Meziesblog understands West Ham value Fernandes at around £80m and are in no rush to sell the player.

United are unlikely to entertain such a price-tag – the two clubs will have to find a compromise for a deal to be done.

The Hammers signed the Portuguese midfielder for an initial fee of £38m last summer.

Meziesblog understands the midfielder is a priority midfield target for United.