West Ham agree fee of more than £40m for Fernandes

Mateus Fernandes has been signed by West Ham for more than £40 million.

The 21-year-old has been given permission to travel to London for a medical procedure.

Sebastien Haller (£45 million) and Lucas Paqueta (£51 million) would make Fernandes West Ham’s third-biggest signing.

Under-pressure Hammers manager Graham Potter, whose side have lost their first three matches of the season in all competitions, will gain from the move.

Southampton appears to be making a sizable profit from the £15 million deal they made last summer to sign Fernandes from Sporting.

The Portugal Under-21 international has scored four goals and added seven assists in 46 games for Saints.