Manchester United Exploring Other Midfield Targets Amid Stalled Negotiations with Chelsea for Mason Mount

Manchester United has had three offers for Chelsea’s Mason Mount turned down. The most recent bid was around £55 million ($69.9m). However, negotiations have stalled, and United is looking for alternative midfield targets. Chelsea has indicated that they will accept an offer of £58m plus another £7m in add-ons and suggested face-to-face talks to resolve the situation.

Other Targets

United is exploring other options, including Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus, and Taylor Booth at FC Utrecht. United’s latest offer for Mount remains on the table, but enquiries have been made about the availability of other targets.

Strict Budget

United is working with a tight budget this summer and needs to be strategic in their signings. In addition to a midfielder, manager Erik ten Hag would also like to sign a striker and a goalkeeper. However, the uncertainty over David de Gea’s future means that money may need to be spent on an established No. 1 rather than a cheaper option who could provide competition for the Spaniard. Talks over a new deal for De Gea are currently “open.”

Valuation of Mount

United believes their valuation of Mount is fair given that the England international only has a year left on his contract and has informed Chelsea of his desire to move to Old Trafford. However, Chelsea has rejected multiple offers, and negotiations have stalled. United is exploring alternative options but has not given up on the possibility of signing Mount.

Manchester United is considering other midfield targets due to the stalled negotiations with Chelsea for Mason Mount. United has had three offers for Mount rejected, and Chelsea has indicated they will accept an offer of £58m plus another £7m in add-ons. However, United is exploring other options, including Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus, and Taylor Booth at FC Utrecht. United is working with a tight budget this summer and needs to be strategic in their signings, with manager Erik ten Hag also looking to sign a striker and a goalkeeper. Talks over a new deal for David de Gea are currently “open.”