Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a stunning £185 million midfield double deal, with moves for West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes and Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali both accelerating in the space of 24 hours.
Spurs have an agreement in place worth a reported £85 million for Fernandes, who is set for a medical in north London after the club beat Manchester United to the Portugal international. Almost simultaneously, Tottenham have stepped up their pursuit of Tonali with a fresh bid, with Newcastle valuing the Italian at £100 million.
Either deal would smash the club's transfer record, currently the £65 million paid for Dominic Solanke, and completing both would take Tottenham's summer spending well beyond £200 million.
Fernandes Deal Agreed at £85m
The 21-year-old Fernandes emerged as one of the most sought-after midfielders in the Premier League last season, and West Ham's relegation to the Championship opened the door for a summer sale. The Hammers stood firm on their £85 million valuation throughout talks, with both Tottenham and Manchester United locked in negotiations.
Spurs ultimately won the race, tabling a significantly stronger contract offer than their rivals, and the once-capped Portugal international is now set to undergo a medical ahead of a club-record move. It caps a remarkable rise for a player who only established himself as a Premier League regular over the past two seasons.
Fresh £100m Push for Tonali
Within hours of the Fernandes breakthrough, attention turned to Tonali. Newcastle have already rejected a formal offer worth around £80 million for the Italy midfielder, but club-to-club negotiations are ongoing and Tottenham are optimistic the player wants the move.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi is understood to be a key factor in Tonali's thinking, with a personal connection between the pair strengthening Tottenham's hand. Manchester City and Arsenal both hold an interest, and City's offer of Champions League football remains a significant pull, but Spurs believe their project can win out.
| Player | Age | Current Club | Reported Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mateus Fernandes | 21 | West Ham United | £85m | Agreement in place, medical set |
| Sandro Tonali | 26 | Newcastle United | £100m | Fresh bid submitted, talks ongoing |
A Midfield Rebuilt for De Zerbi
Central midfield was a major concern for Tottenham last season, with Joao Palhinha departing at the end of his loan spell and Lucas Bergvall pushing for an exit, and De Zerbi has made rebuilding the engine room his priority. A partnership of Fernandes and Tonali would transform the unit at the heart of his side.
The double swoop follows an already busy window in which Spurs have added Andy Robertson from Liverpool, Argentina international Marcos Senesi, goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and £52 million centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton. You can track every deal on our Premier League Summer 2026 transfers page.
A £100 million fee for Tonali would also place the deal among the biggest in British football transfer history, while both moves would rewrite Tottenham's all-time transfer history. There will be financial implications, and player sales are likely to follow, but the message from the Tottenham hierarchy is clear: De Zerbi has their full backing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to the key questions about Tottenham's moves for Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
How much will Tottenham pay for Mateus Fernandes?
Tottenham have an agreement in place with West Ham United worth a reported £85 million for Mateus Fernandes, who is set to undergo a medical ahead of the move.
How much are Newcastle demanding for Sandro Tonali?
Newcastle United value Sandro Tonali at £100 million and have already rejected a formal offer from Tottenham worth around £80 million, with negotiations between the clubs ongoing.
Would Fernandes or Tonali break Tottenham's transfer record?
Yes. Tottenham's current record signing is Dominic Solanke at £65 million, so either deal would set a new club record depending on which is completed first.
Who else have Tottenham signed in summer 2026?
Tottenham have already signed Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka and Jan Paul van Hecke, with the Fernandes and Tonali deals set to take summer spending beyond £200 million.