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Mateus Fernandes

2026-06-022026-10-09

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Robertson came on to a standing Anfield ovation shortly after as De Zerbi turned to his bench and Spurs had some hope when Conor Gallagher turned the ball into the net from Mateus Fernandes’ corner after 69 minutes. …

    Szoboszlai stunner helps Liverpool knock out Spurs
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    … Tottenham rebuilt their midfield with Sandro Tonali, initially costing £92.5 million with bonuses that could increase the fee to £100 million (€108 million), before adding Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85 million (€99 million). …

    When New Signings Start Delivering Betting Value
  4. August 2026
  5. Joy Online

    … They have signed Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, Sandro Tonali from Newcastle and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton, while defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, plus goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, have arrived on free transfers. …

    Tottenham sign Man City’s Marmoush on loan
  6. Joy Online

    … De Zerbi made five changes to the side that lost at the weekend, with Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes making his first start since completing an £85m move from West Ham. …

    Savio scores on debut as Spurs bounce back to beat Charlton
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    … Savinho adds to the expensive arrivals of Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke, while Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka have also joined on free transfers. …

    Spurs sign Man City’s Savinho
  8. Joy Online

    … His arrival at Spurs follows those of Mateus Fernandes from West Ham, Sandro Tonali from Newcastle and Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton this summer, with spending reaching a combined £312m. …

    All the best Savinho – welcome Savio… new club, new name for Spurs signing
  9. Joy Online

    … We can’t know what would have happened if the approach for Mateus Fernandes had been successful, nor if Mason Mount had not suffered the injury in the pre-season game with Paris St-Germain two weeks ago that ruled him out of the Premier League opener. …

    Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton
  10. Joy Online

    … West Ham have sold Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham for £85m and Crysencio Summerville for £60m this summer, but captain Jarrod Bowen has signed a new contract. …

    Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham’s Wan-Bissaka
  11. July 2026
  12. Joy Online

    … That’s really enjoyable.” Earlier this month Spurs broke their transfer record twice in two days, first signing midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85m before bringing in Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for £100m. …

    Record Spurs spend shows new ambition – Van de Ven
  13. Joy Online

    … Dane Scarlett and Richarlison scored the goals for Spurs as Mateus Fernandes, an £85m signing from West Ham, was the only one of the club’s major summer arrivals to feature. …

    Richarlison scores as Spurs beat Auckland at Eden Park

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Liverpool beats Tottenham in Carabao Cup with second-string team

    Tottenham were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Liverpool, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai helping Liverpool progress to the fourth round. Spurs managed their first goal against Premier League opposition this season, though they fell short in the cup tie.

    15 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

  1. Transfer market expectations often outpace player performance early

    Big-money summer transfers create immediate betting market expectations that football rarely delivers in the opening weeks of the season, creating potential opportunities for those who can distinguish genuine improvement from excitement surrounding new arrivals.

    7 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 28 August

  1. Tottenham signs Manchester City's Marmoush on loan

    Tottenham have signed Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer. The 27-year-old Egypt international joins former City team-mate Savio at Spurs.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Savio scores debut goal as Spurs rout Charlton in Carabao Cup

    Brazilian winger Savio, signed from Manchester City for an initial £75m, scored on his Tottenham debut from the substitute's bench in a 5-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, securing a third-round Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Tottenham signs Manchester City winger Savinho for £75 million

    Tottenham signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City for a reported initial fee of £75 million, with potential add-ons of up to £10 million. The 22-year-old, who failed to establish himself as a regular at City, joins Spurs as part of their £300 million-plus summer spending spree under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. Brazilian winger Savio joins Tottenham from Manchester City for £75m

    Manchester City's Brazilian winger Savinho has joined Tottenham Hotspur for an initial fee of £75m, reverting to his full name Savio Moreira de Oliveira. The 22-year-old has signed a long-term contract with Roberto de Zerbi's side, which could pay up to a further £10m in add-ons.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Manchester United signs Cameroon midfielder Baleba from Brighton

    Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and joins fellow midfield arrivals Santos and Tielemans at Old Trafford.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Aston Villa agrees loan deal for West Ham defender Wan-Bissaka

    Aston Villa have agreed to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan with an obligation to buy at the end of the season. The DR Congo right-back will travel for a medical in the Midlands, with West Ham previously seeking a £25m fee.

    19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

  1. Tottenham's record £237m summer spend signals new ambition

    Defender Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's club-record £237m spending under manager Roberto de Zerbi reflects a "new ambition" after an "unacceptable" season in which the club finished 17th and narrowly avoided relegation. Van de Ven expects the team to play "more enjoyable" football under De Zerbi with the new signings and a full pre-season.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Richarlison scores in Spurs' pre-season win over Auckland

    Tottenham defeated A-League champions Auckland FC in a pre-season match in New Zealand, with Dane Scarlett and Richarlison scoring. Manager Roberto de Zerbi fielded a young side to manage risk after the long trip, with new signing Mateus Fernandes the only major summer arrival to feature.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. De Zerbi says unhappy Tottenham players should leave club

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid speculation over midfielder Lucas Bergvall's future after Nottingham Forest bid £38m for him. De Zerbi, who took over in late March and helped save Spurs from Premier League relegation, emphasised that he wants players who are proud and motivated to stay at the club.

    26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 25 July

  1. De Zerbi says unhappy Tottenham players should leave

    Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi has said players who are not happy at the club should move elsewhere, amid transfer speculation surrounding midfielder Lucas Bergvall, who has attracted bids from Nottingham Forest.

    25 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Bournemouth reject Chelsea's £64m bid for Alex Scott

    Bournemouth have rejected a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott and told the Blues no further approaches would be welcomed, insisting they intend to keep the 22-year-old star player despite his rejection of a new contract offer.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Al-Hilal signs West Ham winger Summerville for £60m

    Saudi club Al-Hilal have agreed a £60m deal (initial £55m plus £5m in add-ons) to sign Netherlands winger Crysencio Summerville, 24, from relegated West Ham. The sale provides a windfall for West Ham as they look to cut their wage bill following relegation from the Premier League.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Man United signs Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35m

    Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal after meeting his £35m release clause. The 29-year-old midfielder, who recently helped Belgium reach the World Cup quarter-finals, will wear the number 18 shirt.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 13 July

  1. Man Utd in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans

    Manchester United are in advanced talks with Aston Villa to sign midfielder Youri Tielemans, with a deal understood to be close; Tielemans' contract contains a release clause that makes negotiations easier, and the 29-year-old has Premier League experience and has been on United's radar for considerable time.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 10 July

  1. Manchester United signs Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos for £50m

    Manchester United have agreed to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £50 million, with an initial payment of £48 million plus £2 million in add-ons. Santos will join fellow Brazilian Ederson at Old Trafford as United strengthen their midfield following injuries and departures.

    10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Bruno Guimaraes requests Newcastle exit as Arsenal pursues midfielder

    Bruno Guimaraes has asked to leave Newcastle, with Arsenal accelerating their interest in the Brazil international midfielder. Arsenal are poised to make a fresh offer for Guimaraes, who arrived at Newcastle from Lyon in 2022, as they look to bolster their midfield.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Tottenham signs Sandro Tonali in £100m club-record deal

    Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a club-record £100 million (£92.5 million initial plus £7.5 million in add-ons). The 26-year-old said he was convinced to join after a conversation with head coach Roberto De Zerbi.

    7 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Tottenham signs Tonali from Newcastle for club record fee

    Tottenham Hotspur announced the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a deal worth up to £100 million, with an initial fee of £92.5 million, setting a club transfer record. The move marks the second-largest fee ever received by Newcastle for a player in the club's history.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

  1. Tottenham signs Newcastle midfielder Tonali for £100m

    Tottenham completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee of £92.5m initially plus £7.5m in add-ons, after the 26-year-old Italian spent three seasons with the Magpies.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Tottenham sign Fernandes from West Ham for £85m record fee

    Tottenham have completed the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a club-record £85m guaranteed fee. Fernandes, who has played once for Portugal, spent the past two seasons in the Premier League with Southampton and West Ham, and is Spurs' fifth summer signing.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 29 June

  1. Bournemouth reject Arsenal's bid for midfielder Alex Scott

    Bournemouth have turned down an enquiry from Arsenal for 22-year-old midfielder Alex Scott, saying he is not for sale this summer and intends to extend his contract. Scott is also a target for Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea.

    29 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Manchester United midfielder Ugarte suffers serious knee injury at World Cup

    Manchester United's 25-year-old Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury while playing for Uruguay against Spain at the World Cup; Uruguayan media reports suggest a cruciate ligament injury that could sideline him for several months, pending further tests in Manchester.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Manchester United agrees £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson

    Manchester United have agreed a £35 million deal with Atalanta for 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson, who is expected to undergo a medical in coming weeks with the transfer likely finalised in early July. The signing comes as United seeks to strengthen midfield following Casemiro's departure.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Manchester United agrees £35m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson

    Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson, 26, who will sign a four-year contract with an option to extend by 12 months. The transfer, subject to £3.9m in additional payments, is expected to be completed in early July and will be United's first signing under new permanent head coach Michael Carrick.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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