Tottenham join transfer race with Chelsea and West Ham for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes – The Sun

TOTTENHAM have joined the race to sign Benfica star Gedson Fernandes, according to reports.

Manchester United, Chelsea and West Ham are among the clubs interested in signing the Portuguese midfielder.

According to the Daily Mail, Tottenham are in talks over an 18-month loan deal for Fernandes.

Jose Mourinho is keen to bolster his midfield after Moussa Sissoko was ruled out for three months with a knee injury.

Fernandes has not played in Benfica's last seven games as he has reportedly fallen out with manager Bruno Lage.

The 21-year-old, who has been with the Portuguese side since 2009, has a huge £102million release clause in his contract.

But Benfica are aware that they will have to accept a much lower fee if they are to offload the out-of-favour star.

Chelsea have reportedly made an 18-month loan offer to the club with an obligation to pay £55million.

Fernandes remains on Manchester United's radar after the club considered a move for him in the summer.

West Ham are also in the running after they allegedly agreed a deal in principle to sign Fernandes last week.

It is understood that Lyon and AC Milan have also made their move – but Fernandes would prefer a move to the Premier League.