Mateus Fernandes has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Man Utd, with the Premier League side said to be eyeing a move for the West Ham midfielder. Speculation is gathering pace as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of a crucial second half of the season. Until a fee and conditions are finalised, the deal remains vulnerable to disruption - especially if Manchester City , Aston Villa and Juventus decide to make a formal offer of their own in the coming days. So far this season, Man Utd are steady at both ends (1.73 goals scored per game, 1.45 goals conceded per game). The role for Mateus Fernandes would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. West Ham continue to be linked with Gonzalo Plata, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Mateo Kovacic while Man Utd are also rumoured to be tracking Mikel Oyarzabal, Pierre Kalulu and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Need more Man Utd transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.