Exclusive: Man Utd Transfer Latest: Erik ten Hag's Astounding Move to Secure Mason Mount Confirmed!
Manchester United have submitted a third bid of £55m for Mason Mount, as they aim to secure the talented midfielder from Chelsea The Blues have rejected the previous two bids, holding out for around £65m Meanwhile, Man Utd are keeping an eye on Declan Rice's situation, with Arsenal and Man City also pursuing the midfielder Stay updated on all the transfer news this summer with Sky Sports
Manchester United have submitted a revised bid of £55m to acquire Chelsea's midfielder Mason Mount. Although Chelsea is reportedly seeking a higher sum of around £65m, United is unlikely to enhance their offer if it is turned down and is actively exploring other potential options.
United have made two unsuccessful attempts to acquire Mount, whose contract is set to expire in a year. In the event of a favorable response from Chelsea, they are willing to discuss and modify the terms and conditions of their most recent offer.
United have expressed their interest in signing West Ham captain Declan Rice and have been in discussions regarding the feasibility of a potential deal. Alongside United, both Manchester City and Arsenal have also shown their interest in Rice. Sky in Italy has reported that City is willing to offer £75m plus an additional £15m in bonuses spread over two years for the midfielder. Reporter Gianluca Di Marzio further disclosed that City is currently engaged in "advanced talks" to secure Rice's signature, surpassing Arsenal as the frontrunner in the race for his services.
United's ability to invest a significant portion of their budget on a single player is constrained by the Financial Fair Play rules, particularly considering their intention to bolster other positions within the team. Consequently, they are exploring various alternatives in midfield. However, the potential sale of players could potentially enhance their financial flexibility.
Why Man Utd want Mount
Erik ten Hag first encountered Mount during his tenure as the head coach of Ajax. It was during Mount's loan spell at Vitesse Arnhem when his impressive free-kick contributed to his team's third goal in a 3-2 victory over Ajax in March 2018.
At that time, Ten Hag had only been in charge of Ajax for his eighth game, but he was already impressed by Mount's performance. Reportedly, he made an attempt to secure Mount on loan from Chelsea for the following season. This decision was influenced by Mount's remarkable record of scoring fourteen goals and providing ten assists in his debut season of senior football, primarily playing in the central midfield position.
It appears that Ten Hag is on the verge of acquiring his desired player, as the chances of Mount remaining at Stamford Bridge are slim, given his reluctance to extend his contract. Chelsea is aware of the opportunity to capitalize on a player who has only one year remaining on his current deal.
'Mount expected to join Man Utd sooner or later'
According to News reporter Mark McAdam on the Transfer Show, Manchester United is planning to make a third bid for Mason Mount due to their interest in the player. However, it should be noted that the club is also keeping an eye on other midfielders, indicating that Mount is not the sole midfielder on their radar.Chelsea are demanding approximately £65m for a player who has successfully emerged from their prestigious academy and has thrived within their system. At one point, this player seemed destined to shape the future of Stamford Bridge, which explains Manchester United's keen interest in acquiring him.
Currently, it seems that Chelsea are determined to wait until they receive the desired sum before finalizing any deal. Nevertheless, considering the circumstances, it is highly likely that Mason Mount will become a Manchester United player before the transfer window closes.
'Mount and Man Utd a match made in heaven'
According to News reporter James Savundra on the Transfer Show, Mason Mount's contract negotiations with Chelsea have not gone as expected, despite his previous desire to stay at the club for the long term.Mount's desire is to receive a salary comparable to the top earners at Chelsea, given his contributions to the club. However, Chelsea's offer falls far short of his expectations. In light of this, Mount is now prepared to embrace a new challenge, and it appears that a move to Manchester United could be the perfect fit. This potential transfer seems promising, considering the deficiencies that United experienced this season when they were without Casemiro due to suspension and lost Christian Eriksen to injury. Mount possesses qualities similar to Eriksen, but also adds an additional dynamism in midfield, both in attacking and defensive aspects.
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