The 2026 summer transfer window is already being prepared by clubs, and rumors surrounding Paris Saint-Germain are piling up. This time, Foot Mercato claims that PSG is interested in Mateus Fernandes, the 21-year-old midfielder from West Ham (contract until 2030) and Portugal (1 cap).
“According to our information, the capital club is targeting another Portuguese player. This is Mateus Fernandes. We can tell you that contact has even been established between the two parties.”
It’s not unbelievable; Mateus Fernandes is a rising talent who has made his mark in the Premier League since 2024 after being developed at Sporting Lisbon. He first played for Southampton before a €44 million transfer to West Ham. He’s confirming his potential this season and has even earned his first call-up to the Portuguese national team in 2026.
This could potentially attract the attention of big clubs, although nothing is certain. Every year there are numerous rumors surrounding PSG that are never confirmed. So let’s wait and see something a bit more concrete regarding Mateus Fernandes. But Parisian interest in this technically gifted player is possible, as he could fit well into the Parisian project. His adaptation would be facilitated by the presence of his compatriots (Luis Campos, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves, and Gonçalo Ramos).
