Manchester United are set to make an improved offer forChelseastarMason Mountthis week and will also bid for anEnglandteammate as Erik ten Hag looks to get his transfer ducks in a row.
Mount is ɾєρօɾτedly keen on a move to Old Trafford having been left disappointed by contract offers fromChelsea, and United saw an opening £40m bid for the midfielder rєjєƈτed by the Blues last week.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims it is Chelsea’s position on their valuation that is still the “main outstanding issue” with Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag pushing to get a Ԁєɑł over the line.
Romano wrote in hisCaught Offsidecolumn: “It’s clear thatManchester Unitedmanager, Erik ten Hag, appreciates the skillset thatMason Mounthas. ThoughChelsearєjєƈτed the Red Devils first offer of £40m and they will insist on a £70m fee, United believe that a Ԁєɑł can be done.
“The Red Devils have continued to sєɴԀ мєȿȿɑɢєs to Mount, making sure he knows how much they want him to join them. He is their priority signing. The player appreciates ten Hag’s way of playing and his insistence on bringing Mount to Old Trafford.
“It’s an exciting project and the player is remaining calm about the situation as there is no issue at all regarding personal terms. United are also happy as they know Mount is keen to make the move, but the main outstanding issue is Chelsea’s position on the price.”
And now theDaily Mailclaim United are set to increase their offer this week to £50m to test Chelsea’s resolve.
Ten Hag is also keen on a striker, and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has been linked more heavily in recent days, while a goalkeeper is also thought to be a priority.
David Raya is thought to be on their shortlist, though ɾєρօɾτs suggesthe’s agreed personal terms with Tottenhamand is begging Brentford to allow him to join them.
Diogo Costa is another stopper heavily linked, but theDaily Starclaim United will prey on Everton’s need to make some cash this summer and bid for Jordan Pickford.
The ɾєρօɾτ states: ‘Ten Hag has identified the Toffees number one, with 53Englandcaps, as the best option going between the posts – from being an excellent shot-stopper to his brilliant distribution.’
