Spurs want West Ham's Fernandes after Tonali bid rejected

Spurs want West Ham's Fernandes after Tonali bid rejectedImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mateus Fernandes is valued at £80m by West HamBySami MokbelSenior football correspondentPublished2 minutes agoTottenham have accelerated their interest in West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as they target a central midfielder following a failed bid for Sandro Tonali.The 21-year-old Fernandes is viewed as a primary target with talks ongoing and, according to sources, progressing positively and Spurs optimistic an agreement can be reached.West Ham are understood to want around £80m for the Portugal international, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain.Last week, Tottenham had a bid rejected by Newcastle United for Italy international Tonali.It is understood the offer was worth about £80m, with Spurs boss Roberto de Zerbi a long-time admirer of his compatriot and the club exploring the finances of a deal for the 26-year-old.Tonali, though, has four years left on his contract, having signed a new deal to repay the faith Newcastle showed in him during his 10-month ban for breaching the Football Association's betting rules.Tottenham have made a fast start in the transfer market this summer, having already signed four players.Earlier on Wednesday, they agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer once his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.The 37-year-old Slovakian international is another defensive reinforcement following the signings of Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson - also on free transfers from Bournemouth and Liverpool - and Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who cost £52m from Brighton.Related topicsFootballPremier LeagueTottenham HotspurWest Ham UnitedSpurs sign Burnley's Dubravka on free transferPublished5 hours agoMore on this storyLatest Tottenham news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Tottenham - what do you want to know?