Officially, the transfer window is open in the English Premier League and now clubs can start signing strengthening their squad ahead of another promising thrilling 2023-2024 season.
Chelsea’s Mason Mount has been linked with a move to Manchester United over the period of some time now.
In a latest development, transfers expert Fabrizio Romano in a tweet is reporting that the Red Devils has submitted an opening bid proposal for Mason Mount who has a year left in this current contract with the Blues.
However, Chelsea has turned down the £40m bid from Man United. According to him, Chelsea has no plans of selling Mount unless than £40m.
Manchester United have submitted an opening bid for Mason Mount today, as they guaranteed to the player days ago. Bid worth £40m. 🚨🔴 #MUFC
Chelsea have rejected the proposal, as per @Matt_Law_DT. No plan to accept £40m fee for Mount.
Man United, planning to bid again. pic.twitter.com/UWOJndDQlf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 14, 2023
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag’s United has already guaranteed Mount they will try to sign him this summer as the player too is open to joining them.
Some reports have suggested their Mount has decided to join Manchester United despite the interest from Liverpool and other clubs.
Other reports also claimed, Mason Mount has already agreed personal terms with the Red Devils.
The battle for Mount’s services this summer balls down to whether the Red Devils are ready to match Chelsea’s £70 million prince tag or would strike a deal below the expected price.
There is room for negotiation by starting the bidding at a low price of £40 million. United would have been forced to pay Chelsea’s asking price if they had proposed £55 million and been rejected.
There is no doubt that United is hoping for a compromise. There are probably still a few twists and turns left in this one, maybe a week or so.
In response, we can anticipate briefings from both United and Chelsea, with the former indicating that they are willing to look for alternatives and leave if Mount’s contract expires early.
