“Mason Mount dismisses Manchester United transfer rumors”

Mason Mount, the Chelsea midfielder, laughed off rumours that he is on the verge of joining Manchester United this summer. Talks over a contract extension have stalled, and United have already agreed personal terms with the 24-year-old. Chelsea have accepted that they must sell Mount now rather than risk losing him for nothing in a year’s time. Although United are the clear frontrunners for his signature, Arsenal and Liverpool are also believed to be keen. Chelsea are thought to be demanding as much as £75m for Mount, even though he only has one year left on his contract. United are understood to be offering significantly less than that, but a compromise is likely to be found. Mount is unlikely to be the only big name leaving Chelsea this summer, with the club needing a massive clear-out while the midfield is set for a big rebuild.