Mason Mount set to leave Chelsea after agreeing on personal terms with Premier League rivals

Mason Mount set to leave Chelsea after agreeing on personal terms with Premier League rivals 

Mason is reportedly very likely to leave Mount Chelsea this summer after agreeing personal terms with Manchester United

The midfielder is set to start the final year of his contract with the west London club, but talks over an extension have stalled and Chelsea are reluctant to cash in now rather than risk it next summer loser for nothing.
A number of clubs have been interested in signing the England international, including Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag.

But it appears Manchester United have won the race as The Telegraph reports Mount has agreed to personal terms.
Ten Hag is confident he can sign the 24-year-old, who will bring tenacity, work-rate, creativity and goals to his midfield.
The talks have reportedly taken a positive turn in recent days, with both clubs speaking immediately after United’s game against Chelsea at Old Trafford last week – a game the Red Devils won 4-1. Although new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has hoped to persuade Mount to stay, he is determined to leave and appears to prefer a United move to Arsenal or Liverpool.

Despite Mount’s precarious contract situation, Chelsea remain determined to seek as high a transfer fee as possible. Previous reports have suggested they could demand up to £75million.

Mount had a rather unspectacular season for Chelsea in what has been an altogether disappointing season for the club, scoring just three goals and providing two assists in 20 starts while being hampered by injuries.

However, last year he had a stellar season, scoring 11 goals and providing 10 assists in 32 Premier League games, and he was named the club’s Player of the Year for the second year running.
The loss of Mount will be a blow for Chelsea and he is unlikely to be the only big name to leave Stamford Bridge this summer as the Blues allow Manchester City to speak with Mateo Kovacic. The Croatian’s contract also expires next summer and he is not willing to sign new terms, while N’Golo Kante’s current contract expires at the end of the month and he can still leave on a free transfer.

Knowing he will have to completely rebuild his midfield this summer, Pochettino is looking to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte, while he has also been linked with an attack on Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.

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Manchester United fans react to Fred’s transfer update after meeting Marco Silva

Manchester United fans have reacted to the news that Fred is a summer transfer target for Fulham.
The midfielder capped off the Premier League season with a skilful assist for winner Bruno Fernandes in Sunday’s 2-1 home win against the Cottagers. After the match, Fulham manager Marco Silva was seen talking to Fred.
The Manchester Evening News understand the 30-year-old is a target for the London club, who signed Andreas Pereira from United for £13m last summer. The Reds are expected to finance the arrivals by selling current squad members.

They are open to allowing Anthony Martial and club captain Harry Maguire – among others – out to try and maneuver within the rules of financial fair play after spending £225m last year.

Fred has made 212 appearances for United since arriving in 2018, including six of his 14 goals this season. However, he has only started 12 Premier League games under Erik ten Hag and is 12 months away.
He could let go of a United player, and fans have shown their appreciation for the Brazilian, with a departure on paper following his filmed conversation with Silva. Those on Twitter have pointed out that they would like a hefty transfer fee in return if he leaves.

FAN’s REACTIONS

@jayrad1989: Would be a great signing for them.

@Savioursancho: Fred at Fulham would be a move I’d love to see happen.

@meticulous31: We have a chance to hit big figures in sales this summer. Henderson, Maguire, AWB, McTominay and Fred alone will generate at least £100m and that’s before you include Telles, Bailly, Williams, VDB and Martial if we’re lucky to get anything for them.

@jamesmoores_: If this is goodbye, it’s been a pleasure Pastor Fred.

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Roy Keane names the two players Manchester United need to sign

Roy Keane believes Mason Mount would not significantly improve Manchester United’s midfield, urging his former side to go all out for Declan Rice and Harry Kane.

United look set for a summer of heavy investment as Erik ten Hag attempts to push his side to the next level. A 2-1 win over Fulham on Sunday secured third place in the Premier League, but there is still some way to go before they can genuinely challenge Manchester City for the title.

Ten Hag is thought to want at least two major signings ahead of next season, with a world-class goalscorer the priority and a technical midfielder not far behind. Tottenham striker Kane has long been the Dutchman’s prime target for the former role, while recent reports have linked Mount with a move to Old Trafford.

However, Keane believes that while Mount is a solid player, he would not make the difference in lifting United and transforming them into title challengers.

Asked who could challenge City for the title next season, Keane told Sky Sport: “I hope it’s United. Obviously depending on the takeover, the usual stuff, recruitment – they have to get a world-class striker. You’d like to think United could challenge them next year but it’s going to be very, very difficult because City are brilliant and they have a great manager.”

Asked about recruitment, specifically Mount and Kane, the former Reds midfielder added: “I wouldn’t be so sure about Mount. They’re going to be linked with lots of players but the one that would excite you is Kane.

“[Mount] has just gone off the boil a little but I know he bounced back and he’s got quality. I was raving about him a few years ago but he’s just gone missing the last year – a few injuries, the fact he can’t get in a bad Chelsea team. I wouldn’t be hanging my hat too much on him in terms of improving United and closing the gap. He’s a good player but would he improve Man United? I’m not so sure.

“I think Rice would be a decent signing, but in terms of the excitement and the goalscoring, you’d go all out for Kane. But can you see Spurs selling him to Man United? Very, very difficult.”