Southampton are holding out for the most they can for two of their young players, but they may be risking a lot of money in the pursuit of even more.

Southampton are set to reject West Ham’s opening offer for Mateus Fernandes without even considering it, journalist Alfie House has revealed. The Hammers are chasing the 21-year-old starlet amid Graham Potter’s ongoing summer rebuild at the London Stadium but are unlikely to succeed with their initial bid, the value of which remains undisclosed.

West Ham United have opened talks with Southampton over a summer transfer deal for Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, according to talkSPORT.Manager Graham Potter wants reinforcements in the