Manchester United have reportedly opened talks to sign Mason Mount, with the Chelsea midfielder subject to interest from multiple Premier League clubs this summer.
The Daily Mail report that United have opened talks in order to secure the transfer of the 24-year-old. The Red Devils are expected to pursue a deal in the region of £55million, although Chelsea expected to push for a fee closer to £85m for a player whose contract expires next summer.
Mount is a man in demand, with both Arsenal and Liverpool also expected to move for him. The England international is currently recovering from surgery, with an abdominal problem ruling him out for the season and potentially spelling the end of his Chelsea career.
Mount is reported to have rejected offers of a new contract this season, with a final offer said to have been proposed last month in a bid to keep the Blues academy product at Stamford Bridge. Following a £600m spending spree this season, Chelsea need to recoup transfer fees in order to comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules as they could risk losing Mount for free next summer.
Incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is believed to be an admirer of Mount, with the young midfielder’s ability to play a number of roles within a team providing tactical flexibility. Mount’s pressing game is also admired, with his work rate proving popular with coaches both at club and international level.
However, Chelsea’s lack of European football next season could lead to the star looking elsewhere. Arsenal could reunite Mount with childhood friend and England teammate, Declan Rice, with their growing contingent of young English talent expected to perform well over the next few years under Mikel Arteta.
Source: Mirror
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