Manchester United is in the spotlight as they navigate the obstacle of acquiring Mason Mount from Chelsea. The Blues are firm on their £55m price tag for the England international, a figure that the Red Devils are yet to meet.
Mount, 24, is open to a move to United, with interest also coming from Liverpool and Arsenal. The agreement on a price is the only hurdle preventing his transfer to Old Trafford. Mount’s contract with Chelsea is due to expire in a year, and he has declined to sign a new deal amidst the uncertainty at the club.
The midfielder is confident that United’s system under Erik ten Hag is the best fit for him. Ten Hag is believed to have a clear vision for Mount’s role in the team. United, however, are hesitant to meet the £55m asking price due to potential changes in their summer budget following a takeover.
Despite the current disparity in valuation, it is expected that a deal will eventually be reached. United’s recent victory over Chelsea, securing their Champions League qualification, has significantly enhanced what they can offer Mount next season.
In the lead-up to the match at Old Trafford, Ten Hag made a pointed remark about the importance of strategic spending. He stated, “When there is no strategy behind, or (not) the right strategy, money doesn’t work. You have to do the right things and you can have money but you have to do it and spend it in a smart way and also you need a strategy behind it, because, otherwise, the money doesn’t work.”
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