Tottenham confident of hijacking Man Utd deal for £80m star after huge salary offer

Spurs closing in on a sensational summer swoop (Picture: Visionhaus)

Tottenham have accelerated talks to sign Mateus Fernandes ahead of Manchester United having offered the midfielder a huge salary package.

United have made the West Ham star a top target for their midfield rebuild this summer with the Hammers valuing him at £80million.

Michael Carrick’s side have been reluctant to meet that price, valuing him closer at £60m, but were said to ...