West Ham United has placed an £80 million valuation on midfielder Mateus Fernandes amid growing transfer interest from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
The 21-year-old Portuguese player is expected to leave the London Stadium following the club's relegation from the Premier League.
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However, West Ham is determined not to sell their valuable asset on the cheap.
The Hammers face financial pressures and need to raise approximately £150 million to stabilize their finances after dropping out of the top flight.
Fernandes is one of the most profitable assets in the squad.
Fernandes stood out as a positive performer during a challenging season. His impressive displays earned him a senior international debut for Portugal in March.
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Manchester United sees the youngster as an ideal addition for their midfield rebuild, but has not yet submitted an official bid.
West Ham originally signed Fernandes from Southampton last summer for £38 million. As part of that deal, Southampton retained a 15% sell-on clause for any future transfer.
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo anticipates a significant departure of key players this summer.
Club captain Jarrod Bowen is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, though the club wants to keep the 29-year-old.
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Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos is also drawing transfer attention from clubs in England and Germany. The center-back recently won the club's Player of the Year award.
