Industry expert: West Ham will let star go for £65m now relegation has been confirmed
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 25 May 2026 9:11, UK West Ham United could fetch more than £65million from the sale of midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes there will be plenty of interest in the 21-year-old. Fernandes has only been at the London Stadium for one season, but West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League means he is likely to be sold.The Portugal international became an important player in West Ham’s bid to stay up, starting 35 of their 38 league matches across the campaign.Fernandes is not the only player expected to leave West Ham this summer, with the futures of many players now in doubt after relegation. 🔄West Ham United Transfer Update🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the West Ham United boardroom.
VISIT THE WEST HAM TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Mateus Fernandes ‘has admirers’ this summerEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Fernandes has proved his worth during West Ham’s relegation fight.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks the Hammers should expect to get a minimum of £60m for the midfielder in the transfer market.Minutes Played3,024Goals3Assists 4Chances Created37Duels Won55.4%Mateus Fernandes’ 2025-26 Premier League stats.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Fernandes is in the £60m to £65m bracket, and possibly more with add-ons. He has certainly shown the right character and personality, and he’s been part of this attempted comeback in recent weeks.
“And no doubt he’s a skilful player. So it’s going to be that sort of price range.”West Ham star unlikely to make London Stadium returnWest Ham’s return to the Championship for the first time since 2012, means they have already looked to have lost centre-back Axel Disasi.Disasi joined the Hammers on loan in January until the end of the season from Chelsea, but relegation looks to have ended any hopes of making it a permanent deal.Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that West Ham are in trouble if they can’t prevent a mass exodus of players this summer.The futures of fellow defenders Konstantinos Mavropanos and El Hadji Malick Diouf are also uncertain heading into the transfer window amid Bundesliga and Premier League interest in the duo. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.