Mourinho’s Top Target Slips Away as Tottenham Seal €98M Dea
💣💣 Fabrizio Romano confirms it: a midfielder handpicked by Mourinho is now on the verge of joining Tottenham after a massive offer changed everything. 😱
Real Madrid could be about to miss out on one of José Mourinho’s priority transfer targets. Mateus Fernandes, the highly-rated Portuguese midfielder, has been identified by the coach as a perfect fit to strengthen the squad’s midfield options.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the player’s price tag stands at around €98 million. Despite Mourinho’s strong interest, Real Madrid have yet to make a decisive move, leaving the situation open for other clubs to step in.
And that’s exactly what happened. Tottenham have surged ahead in the race, reaching an agreement reportedly worth around €100 million, putting them in pole position to secure Fernandes’ signature.
The Premier League side showed greater financial determination, while other interested clubs hesitated to match the asking price. Now, the deal is close to being finalized, leaving Madrid at serious risk of losing out on a player seen as a key long-term asset.
The question remains: will Real Madrid respond at the last minute, or let another major target slip through their fingers?
