Tottenham make ‘insane’ Mateus Fernandes claim that will make West Ham laugh

Tottenham Hotspur sporting director Johan Lange defended the club's permanent £85 million signing of midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United, admitting the market prices may appear 'completely insane' from the outside. Lange told Danish magazine Borsen Pleasure that modern scouting networks make finding overlooked, bargain talent nearly impossible, leaving very few top-level players available even with an £80 million budget.

Hammers News argues that Lange's justification rings hollow, noting West Ham purchased Fernandes from Southampton for £35 million just one year prior. The outlet also highlights that Fernandes has yet to establish himself at Tottenham under manager Roberto de Zerbi.