According to the Telegraph, Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag is confident in his ability to convince Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to make a switch to Old Trafford in the upcoming summer transfer window.
United have secured a third-place finish in the Premier League ultimately ensuring their return to the Champions League. Ten Hag is hopeful for a substantial transfer budget to shape the team according to his preferred style of play.
The Telegraph suggests that the Dutch manager believes he can persuade Mount, who is rumoured to be departing Stamford Bridge, to join his project at United.
While there is a possibility that Mount will continue playing for Chelsea, manager Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his desire to retain the player.
However, the Red Devils are reportedly showing strong interest in signing him, creating uncertainty about his future.
In the previous season, the 24-year-old achieved an impressive feat of scoring 11 goals and providing ten assists in the Premier League, reaching double figures in goals for the first time in his career.
However, in the most recent season, he struggled to replicate that form, only managing three goals and two assists in 24 league appearances. Despite this disappointing season, Mount has previously demonstrated his ability to make a significant impact in the final third.
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His knack for creating opportunities could alleviate some of the creative responsibility on Bruno Fernandes, who ended the season as the league’s leader in creating 32 “big chances.”
This attribute makes Mount an appealing target for United as they seek to strengthen their attacking options.
