Manchester United have made – and seen rejected – a £40 million offer for Chelsea star Mason Mount according to Matt Law of The Telegraph. The Englishman’s current contract, worth a reported £80k per week, will expire at the end of next season, and United remain confident that he won’t sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
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Manchester United Make Opening Mason Mount Offer
Mount’s Time at Chelsea
Since Mount’s debut in 2019, he has showcased his talent and has been trusted by numerous managers both on a club and national level.
The English midfielder quickly became a key figure in the squad, exhibiting exceptional work rate, technical ability, and tactical understanding. His versatility allows him to thrive in various positions, but he is particularly known as a playmaker who functions in the middle of the park.
He became an integral part of the Chelsea side under Frank Lampard in the legendary midfielder’s first stint in the Stamford Bridge hotseat. Mount also has experience winning the Champions League having done so under Thomas Tuchel in 2021.
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How Mount Could Solve Erik ten Hag’s Problems
A major issue that faced Erik ten Hag during his first season as Manchester United boss was a lack of depth in midfield.
When Christian Eriksen picked up an injury in the early part of this year, United struggled to create anything through the middle, and this manifested itself in a downturn in form.
Signing Mount, though, could provide Ten Hag with depth for, or even an upgrade on, his current creative midfield options, and with the Englishman only being 24 years of age, he still has plenty of time left at the top of the game.
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