Manchester United Set to Increase Bid for Mason Mount to Over £50m
Manchester United are reportedly set to increase their bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to over £50m. The Red Devils had previously offered £40m for the 24-year-old England international, but the Blues rejected the bid, holding out for a fee closer to £80m. According to TalkSPORT, Manchester United is poised to up their offer by at least £10m.
Liverpool Drops Out of the Race for Mount
It is believed that Liverpool has dropped out of the race for Mount due to the potentially-massive fee. The Stamford Bridge academy product is entering the last 12 months of his contract, and talks over a new deal reportedly stuttered to a halt.
Mount’s Performance Divides Opinion Amongst Chelsea Fans
Mount has notched up 195 appearances for his boyhood club, providing 33 goals and 37 assists. However, his form has faltered in the past campaign, along with Chelsea’s. He played less in the disastrous short reigns of Graham Potter and interim chief Frank Lampard. As a result, he divides opinion amongst Chelsea fans. Many love him for coming up through the ranks and earning 36 caps, while others believe he has not lived up to expectations.
New Stamford Bridge Boss Linked to New Midfielders
New Stamford Bridge boss Mauricio Pochettino has already been linked to new midfielders, with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia being the latest name on the list. However, the one-cap Belgian, who is 19 years old, is also said to be interesting Manchester United.
Conclusion
Manchester United is set to increase their bid for Mason Mount to over £50m after Chelsea rejected their initial offer of £40m. Liverpool has dropped out of the race for Mount due to the potentially-massive fee. Mount’s performance divides opinion amongst Chelsea fans, with some believing he has not lived up to expectations. New Stamford Bridge boss Mauricio Pochettino has already been linked to new midfielders, with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia being the latest name on the list. However, Manchester United is also said to be interested in the one-cap Belgian.