Manchester United are moving closer to signing Mason Mount.
“United have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Mount should he leave Chelsea this summer,” Sky Sports reported in a breaking story on Friday (June 25). The Red Devils are said to be more interested in Mount than rivals Liverpool. United are believed to be ahead of Liverpool, with Newcastle United and Tottenham also monitoring the situation.”
Mount is a midfielder who was pampered by Chelsea. Mount is a Chelsea product who joined the club’s youth academy in 2005 and has 먹튀검증 steadily progressed through the ranks. Chelsea had high hopes for him. The Blues won four consecutive FA Youth Cups, and Mount was named Chelsea Academy Player of the Year in 2016-17. He then went out on loan to Vitesse and Derby County to gain experience.
He was criticized for his work ethic and lack of flair, but he proved it every time. When Frank Lampard, who had coached him at Derby County in 2019-20, returned to Chelsea, Mount began to develop into a key part of the team. In 37 Premier League (EPL) appearances, he scored seven goals and provided six assists.
Last season, he added 11 goals and 10 assists in the league and began to be recognized as one of the best attacking midfielders in the league. Despite a very poor season in 2022-23 due to Chelsea’s fall from grace and contract issues, Mount is still a favorite of Chelsea fans.
However, Mount has rejected several offers from Chelsea this season. Chelsea even offered him a long-term contract with a hefty salary, but that didn’t sway him. In the end, it appears that Mount has made up his mind to leave the club.
Talks between the two clubs have not yet concluded, but United are preparing an offer in order to expedite negotiations. According to David Onstein of The Athletic, “Before the end of the season, Chelsea will be in a position to make a deal or sell Mount. Chelsea do not want Mount to remain in the final year of his contract. United are preparing an offer of £55 million. That’s just short of the £70 million Chelsea want,” he explained.
“Other clubs are aware of Mount’s preferences and there will be talks between United and Chelsea in due course. Negotiations between the two sides will now pick up pace. However, nothing has been finalized as of yet.”