With just over a year left on his current contract and the Blues leadership refusing to give him a deal that would put him on par with the club’s highest earnings, the England international has decided to leave his childhood club.
Although the dynamic midfielder is a target for Liverpool and Arsenal, United appears to be winning the first important summer transfer battle.
Although there is a disagreement on the transfer fee, negotiations between the two teams are ongoing, and a breakthrough is reportedly approaching. The Red Devils are claimed to have agreed on personal terms with the 24-year-old.
Merson is shocked that Chelsea chose not to give in to Mount’s demands and run the risk of upsetting their new boss. Pochettino was rumoured to be interested on keeping Mount’s services.
I cannot believe Chelsea is letting Mason Mount go, he said in a statement to Sky Sports.
We seen that with Antonio Rudiger, one of the top defenders at the club, last season. He requested more money, but they refused to give it to him. Later, they purchased Kalidou Koulibaly for £33 million over a four-year period, which is more than they would have paid Rudiger.
“Now they’re using Mount for it.” They are only evaluating him based on one season even though he is one of their own and hasn’t had a great season. He was Chelsea’s finest player the previous year. He appeared among the first names on England’s roster. They are now releasing him. It’s astounding.
They’ll bring in a player who, given their international experience, will probably need an additional year to adjust to the league.
You’re also giving up a very talented football player to Manchester United or Liverpool, two teams Chelsea is competing with to finish in the top four the following season. You couldn’t put it in writing.
“How can you let him enter a club that could seriously haunt you?” If they get him, United won’t believe their good fortune.