As reported by the Daily Mail, Premier League giants Manchester United is reportedly planning a £55 million bid for Chelsea star midfielder Mason Mount.
The England international, who was sidelined due to injury in the final weeks of the season, is a key target for United manager Erik Ten Hag as he looks to improve his squad in the upcoming transfer window.
Mount’s contract with Chelsea is set to expire next year, adding uncertainty to his future at Stamford Bridge. Sources at Old Trafford have indicated that negotiations for the 24-year-old will start soon.
United is willing to offer around £55 million for Mount, which falls below Chelsea’s valuation of £85 million. However, United may consider increasing their initial offer, given Ten Hag’s strong desire to secure the midfielder’s services for the next season.
United’s intention to sign Mount is evident, and his potential move has become one of the anticipated sagas of the off-season. Besides United, Arsenal and Liverpool are also interested in acquiring Mount as they aim to strengthen their squads for the upcoming campaign.
Mauricio Pochettino, the incoming Chelsea manager, is a great admirer of Mount and would ideally prefer him to sign a new contract.
Pochettino sees Mount as a key player in his team, having admired his abilities for several years. However, at present, there are doubts about Chelsea’s ability to revive contract talks with Mount.
Despite Chelsea’s substantial investment in new players over the past two transfer windows, their focus on securing a new deal for Mount has not been prioritized.
With the risk of losing Mount on a free transfer next year, Chelsea is likely to consider selling him during the current summer transfer window rather than taking that risk.
