Mateus Fernandes is a target for Chelsea, but right now Manchester United have to be favourites to sign him. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.<\/em><\/p>\n We wrote earlier this week about Chelsea being linked with West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, and since then the Hammers\u2019 relegation has got that much more likely after their heavy defeat by Brentford.<\/p>\n If they go down, the talented 21 year old is sure to leave, and the Blues look likely to be in the queue to sign him. The problem is, it seems there will be growing competition.<\/p>\n The Telegraph have today reported that the former Sporting star is now a top target for Man U, and unfortunately for Chelsea they look in. a much better position to sign him than we do.<\/p>\n They\u2019re in the Champions League, and are in a better financial position than us as we wrestle with FFP, PSR, UEFA settlements and a lack of shirt sponsor or top tier European football.<\/p>\n Right now they\u2019re a project that looks to\u00a0 have some forward momentum, and we look the opposite. Things can change \u2013 but we\u2019re less hopeful than we would have been a year ago.<\/p>\n Jesse Derry is lining up to face Nottingham Forest in today\u2019s game at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n But the biggest news from Chelsea\u2019s team to face Nottingham Forest is actually not someone who\u2019s on the pitch \u2013 it\u2019s the return of an important figure to the bench after a long injury.<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON THE APP STORE<\/strong><\/p>\n Check out the latest edition of Simon Phillips\u2019 SPTC podcast here:<\/em><\/p>\nMan U look a better prospect for Mateus Fernandes as it stands<\/h2>\n
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