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Mateus Fernandes joined Southampton last summer on a five-year deal West Ham have agreed a deal in excess of £40m to sign Southampton midfielder Mateus Fernandes. The 21-year-old has been granted permission to travel for a medical in London. Fernandes would become West Ham's third-biggest signing, behind Sebastien Haller (£45m) and Lucas Paqueta (£51m). The move will be a boost for under-pressure Hammers manager Graham Potter, whose side have lost their first three matches of the season in all competitions. Southampton look set to make a substantial profit on the £15m they paid to sign Fernandes from Sporting last summer. The Portugal Under-21 international has played 46 times for Saints, scoring four goals and providing seven assists. West Ham are also close to completing the signing of Monaco midfielder Soungoutou Magassa, 21, for a fee of about £17. 3m. The France Under-21 international is expected to have a medical on Thursday. Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan views Ask about West Ham - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser What next for Man Utd and Amorim after humiliation at Grimsby? Analysis, reaction, Mc Nulty Q&A after Man Utd stunned by Grimsby Trump and the NFL - why it's complicated Preview a unique new dating series hosted by Davina Mc Call Why was this French film so controversial? Inside Scotland's most shocking murder investigations Robin and Brian chip in with some potato facts! What next for Man Utd and Amorim after humiliation at Grimsby? Grimsby send fans wild on famous night for club How 'embarrassed' Martin's 'toughest night' unfolded in Rangers hammering 'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0. Video'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0 'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder' 'It's very bleak' - what's gone wrong at West Ham? In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed 'Ignominy in Almaty' - the reasons for Celtic's Champions League exit How Liverpool wrestled Ngumoha away from Chelsea What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? Pride, passion & heartbreak - but Newcastle need end to Isak saga In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone' Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle. Video Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle 'A rivalry to run and run - a sensational night at Newcastle' 'Chelsea were angry to lose him' - who is Liverpool's Ngumoha? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician US star Maher has Hollywood in sights after offer to join WWE Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.