West Ham: PSG could accelerate Mateus Fernandes deal as Real Madrid prepare record bid

West Ham United star Mateus Fernandes could now be on his way to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Portugal international has been firmly linked with a London Stadium exit after relegation was confirmed.

After becoming arguably the Hammers' best player throughout the Premier League campaign, his exit looks increasingly likely.

Various top sides have shown interest, but the Champions League winners could be set to win the race.

PSG could now move quickly to sign Fernandes, as dealings at Real Madrid could take their toll at the Parc des Princes.

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The Irons' 21-year-old talent is certainly an exciting midfield prospect that could improve many sides across the world.

Despite being relegated in East London, it looks as if he is going to fall upwards this summer.

Manchester United have been strongly linked, but the Ligue 1 giants could be set to make their presence known in this transfer race.

That will be especially the case if Joao Neves could be on his way out of the French capital in the coming weeks.

Spanish journalist Arancha Rodriguez has suggested that the Portugal international could be the transfer target after a cryptic announcement from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

He reported on Thursday that he is preparing to make a club record bid in the region of £130million to sign a "great player from a Champions League team".

Should Neves be the true target for Los Blancos, it could prove to be the dagger blow for the Hammers.

Mateus Fernandes could leave West Ham for PSG imminently

There is no guarantee at this stage that the bid will be made for the two-time Champions League winner, but it would be interesting if it were.

The 21-year-old has been stellar for the Parisians since his big-money move from Benfica, but it would be interesting to see whether they could reject £130m if it were put on the table.

If they accept it, Fernandes could well be the direct replacement in the middle of the park.

The West Ham man has already been linked with a Parc des Princes move, so Neves's departure would only accelerate proceedings.

All this noise would allow the Irons to hike their asking price, which is a boost, but only makes it all the more likely that their star midfielder will depart this summer.