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Mason Mount: Manchester United to approach Chelsea over transfer deal this week | Football News



Manchester United are expected to formally approach Chelsea about the signing of midfielder Mason Mount.

It is thought internal discussions over a potential offer are continuing, with Mount one of a number of midfielders United are looking at in what is seen as a priority position this summer.

If a deal can be struck, it is thought personal terms are not expected to be a problem.

Mount’s Chelsea contract is due to end in June 2024. Manchester United have made a number of enquiries over his potential availability this season and have been encouraged by his complicated situation at Stamford Bridge.

The 24-year-old, a Chelsea academy graduate, has lifted the Champions League and Club World Cup since breaking into the senior team. He also in featured three successive FA Cup finals and their League Cup final loss to Liverpool on penalties last year.

Mount has played 36 times for England and started in the Euro 2020 final defeat against Italy.

More to follow.

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