According to the Daily Mail, Manchester United is making a £55 million bid for Chelsea attacker Mason Mount.
Erik ten Hag’s first priority for the upcoming summer transfer window is Mount, and the Manchester United manager wants a deal to be completed swiftly. The future of the England international at Stamford Bridge is becoming more uncertain as his contract enters its final year.
Old Trafford insiders claim that negotiations on a transfer for the 24-year-old are about to start.
Mount is valued at around £55 million by United, far less than Chelsea’s estimate of £85 million.
Given Ten Hag’s intention to add the attacker to his ranks next season, the Red Devils could be willing to raise their original assessment of Mount.
However, it is obvious that United intends to sign Mount this summer, and the mystery surrounding the Blues academy graduate’s future is expected to dominate the offseason.
In addition to United, Mikel Arteta wants to capitalize on his team’s second-place success this season, so Mount has interest from both Arsenal and United.
In order to rebuild his midfield after a difficult season, Jurgen Klopp is actively seeking a deal for Mount with Liverpool. In a perfect scenario, Mauricio Pochettino, the next Chelsea manager, would love Mount to sign a new contract.
