Mason Mount’s Potential Move to Manchester United: Talks Set to Take Place
The transfer window is in full swing and one of the most talked about potential moves is that of Mason Mount from Chelsea to Manchester United. Talks are expected to take place this week in an attempt to resolve the impasse over the move.
Manchester United’s Final Offer
Manchester United submitted what was said to be their final offer to Chelsea last week. The bid was for £55m, which was responded to by Chelsea demanding £58m, with an additional £7m in add-ons. This is too much for a player in the final year of his contract, given that Chelsea paid £50m for Raheem Sterling last season who was also in the final year of his contract at Manchester City.
Chelsea’s Perception Around Selling Home-Grown Players
It is understood that Chelsea are wary of the perception around selling one of their home-grown players, especially at a time when new manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to make his mark on the squad. The Blues are seeking to reduce the size of their squad and have sold goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and defender Kalidou Koulibaly to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli this summer, as well as midfielder Mateo Kovacic to Manchester City. N’Golo Kante has agreed a deal with Al-Ittihad, also based in Saudi Arabia, while fellow midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is close to a move to AC Milan. Midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has left the club as a free agent.
Mason Mount’s Future
It remains to be seen what will happen with Mason Mount’s future. Manchester United feel that Chelsea’s demands are too high, but Chelsea are wary of the perception around selling one of their home-grown players. Talks are expected to take place this week in an attempt to resolve the impasse and it will be interesting to see how this situation develops.