The Southampton squad, home to Mateus Fernandes, had a tough season. They got relegated to the Championship after finishing last in the Premier League. But Fernandes, a 20-year-old midfielder, did better than expected. He’s also playing for the under-21 national team. Fans of the club even named him player of the year. Southampton bought him from Sporting for €15M, with an extra €5M if certain goals are met.
Fernandes is now on the radar of several clubs. Leeds, Crystal Palace, and Nottingham Forest, managed by Nuno Espírito Santo, are all interested. There’s even talk of Juventus being involved. Some reports say clubs are offering €35.5M for his transfer. But Southampton wants more, considering they have him under contract until June 2029.
The Sporting club is watching these developments closely. They have a 10% stake in any future profit from Fernandes’ transfer. This means they could get a significant amount of money if he’s sold.
Potential Transfer Targets
- Leeds
- Crytal Palace
- Nottingham Forest
- Juventus
This situation is worth keeping an eye on, as it could lead to some interesting transfers in the future.