There has recently been a new development about Mason Mount, who has recently attracted the attention of Manchester United.
What has changed about Man United’s pursuit of Mason Mount?
The Times reports that the Chelsea midfielder has reached a personal agreement to join Man United this summer.
According to the source, Chelsea is eager to make a profit in order to prevent losing a valuable asset on a free transfer next summer, and the Red Devils are reportedly close to making Mount their first acquisition of the summer. Erik ten Hag is also eager to add more creativity to his midfield setup this summer.
Would Mason Mount fit in well at Manchester United?
While the center-forward position will be Erik ten Hag‘s first priority this summer, the opportunity to improve the calibre and attacking options in the center of the pitch is one they cannot afford to miss.
Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, and Fred are three of the most seasoned first team players outside of Bruno Fernandes, but even though Man United has a wealth of talented midfielders, this part of the club is undoubtedly beginning to show its age.
Therefore, Mount’s acquisition offers the Dutch manager at Old Trafford the chance to continue his rebuilding efforts by adding some youth to the midfield staff while also keeping a high level of skill and a winning attitude to match those illustrious players who surround him.
The 24-year-old Champions League winner has been “unbelievable,” in the words of Joe Cole, and offers versatility in his positioning having played a variety of roles over the course of his illustrious career. However, he may be the ideal creative outlet that Ten Hag is looking for and who can combine with one of his England teammates to make United an unstoppable force.
With a goal contribution every 104 minutes and 30 goals and 11 assists across all competitions, Marcus Rashford has been one of the standout players on the red side of Manchester this season. Fernandes came in second with 14 goals, scoring less than half of Rashford’s total (30).
By consistently bringing innovation to the midfield and rupturing the lines of defense to create a formidable offensive threat, Mount might now provide the quick winger even more chances to convert opportunities.
For shot-creating actions, shots on goal, progressive carries, touches, and progressive passes received, the Chelsea academy graduate ranks in the top 15% of his positional peers in midfield across the top five European leagues, demonstrating that he could be a crucial asset in playing that final ball into the box or even seizing the goal-scoring opportunities for himself with confidence.
Given that, it will be intriguing to see how Mount is used by Ten Hag if he signs with the Red Devils this summer and to see if he can live up to the lofty expectations that will accompany his rumored £70 million price tag next season.