Chelsea have rejected Manchester United’s opening offer of £40 million for Mason Mount, with the Blues valuing the England international at £70 million despite him having just one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge. Mount has already turned down at least two new contract offers from Chelsea, and United are confident that the situation will not change. Reports suggest that personal terms have already been agreed between Mount and United, but it remains to be seen whether United will return quickly with an improved offer or bide their time with Chelsea facing the dilemma of whether to lower their asking price or see Mount walk away on a free transfer next summer.
Headline: Chelsea Reject Manchester United’s Opening Offer for Mason Mount
Opening Offer Rejected
Manchester United’s opening offer of £40 million for Mason Mount has been rejected by Chelsea, according to The Daily Telegraph. The Blues have put a £70 million price tag on the 24-year-old, despite him having just one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge. Mount has already turned down at least two new contract offers from Chelsea, with United confident that the situation will not change.
United Confident
United are convinced that Mount wants to join the club, with reports suggesting that personal terms have already been agreed. Mauricio Pochettino is eager to keep the player in west London, but Mount currently has his sights set on a move away from the capital. It remains to be seen whether United will return quickly with an improved offer or bide their time with Chelsea facing the dilemma of whether to lower their asking price or see Mount walk away on a free transfer next summer.
Gary Neville Questions United’s Pursuit
Former United captain Gary Neville has questioned the club’s pursuit of Mount, believing there are more pressing matters in midfield. “I am surprised about the Mason Mount one to be honest with you,” Neville told Metro.co.uk. “For the reported fee… he is a very good player, that isn’t a question for me. But I look at the players United have got already in terms of Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Fred and Scott McTominay. Do I think Mason Mount is the player to go in and sort all that out? I’m not quite sure. Mason Mount would be a very good addition to Manchester United’s squad, but it is a lot of money for a squad addition.”
Interest from Other Clubs
Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle United all registered their interest in signing Mount, with Jurgen Klopp eager to bring him to Anfield alongside Alexis Mac Allister, who completed his move to Merseyside last week. Liverpool cooled their interest, however, after baulking at Chelsea’s £70 million asking price.
Conclusion
Chelsea have rejected Manchester United’s opening offer of £40 million for Mason Mount, with the Blues valuing the England international at £70 million despite him having just one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge. Mount has already turned down at least two new contract offers from Chelsea, and United are confident that the situation will not change. Reports suggest that personal terms have already been agreed between Mount and United, but it remains to be seen whether United will return quickly with an improved offer or bide their time with Chelsea facing the dilemma of whether to lower their asking price or see Mount walk away on a free transfer next summer.