Tottenham break record for Fernandes
Tottenham pay £85m for Mateus Fernandes, breaking the old transfer record. The midfielder comes from West Ham and is expected to strengthen Spurs' ambitions.
Tottenham Hotspur have broken their own transfer record with the signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. The official transfer fee has been set at £85m, surpassing the previous record paid for Xavi Simons less than a year ago. Fernandes arrives in London with a reputation as a dynamic and technically strong midfielder, and Spurs have thus sent a clear signal of their ambitions ahead of the coming season.
