Chelsea Football Club is standing firm on their £70 million valuation of midfielder Mason Mount and has refused to negotiate with Manchester United regarding his potential transfer, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. Despite United’s interest in the player, Chelsea has made it clear that they are not open to discussions at this stage, leading United to hold off on making a bid.
Romano suggests that the situation surrounding Mount’s potential move could change in the coming days, as the player himself is reportedly keen on a move to Old Trafford following a challenging year at Chelsea. Mount currently has 12 months remaining on his contract, which could potentially put pressure on Chelsea to consider cashing in and lowering their demands.
In the meantime, United’s manager Erik ten Hag has shown great admiration for Mount and is eager to strengthen his midfield options during the summer transfer window. With Marcel Sabitzer set to return to his parent club Bayern Munich after a six-month loan, and the potential sale of Fred and Scott McTominay, United is actively seeking reinforcements.
As the summer transfer window officially opens on June 14, both Chelsea and United will aim to conclude their business promptly in order to position themselves competitively in the upcoming 2023/24 Premier League season.
