Mason Mount has been the subject of intense interest from Manchester United in recent weeks, and now the club has released a new update on its efforts to capture the Chelsea midfielder.
What has recently been said about Mason Mount’s future?
The England and Chelsea player has reached a personal agreement with Manchester United, claims journalist Pete O’Rourke.
In a story for Football Insider, O’Rourke asserts that Mount’s choice to sign a £200k per week contract to join the Red Devils this summer rather than Liverpool was heavily influenced by the opportunity to play in the Champions League.
Even the racing community became intrigued by such reports. Ben Chilwell snitched on Mount when he convinced Martin Brundle to inquire about the England star’s potential move to Old Trafford while Mount was at the Spanish Grand Prix over the weekend.
What person will Mason Mount succeed at Man United?
The club has been linked with a number of well-known midfielders this summer, like Adrien Rabiot, Manuel Ugarte, and Mateo Kovacic, to mention a few. It is evident that Erik ten Hag wants to strengthen his midfield.
As a result, the acquisition of Mount, who is expected to cost £70 million this summer, will provide the Red Devils with a fantastic opportunity to not only improve their midfield choices but also find a capable successor to Christian Eriksen who has extensive Premier League and Champions League experience.
The 31-year-old midfielder joined the Manchester giants on a free transfer last summer, and although he has provided some consistency in the centre of the pitch, his age prevents him from serving as a long-term option that can restore the team to its former glory in the future.
This season, Mount, who was dubbed “superb” by none other than Kylian Mbappe, made 24 Premier League games and notched three goals, two assists, and three significant chance creations.
The fact that he has averaged 1.3 key passes, 1.4 tackles, 1.4 shots on goal, and 3.5 duels won per game has shown him to be a well-rounded asset. If he moves to Manchester, these stats would make him an ideal advanced midfield asset. However, this season is not his best, especially when you consider his 29 goal involvements last season.
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The England midfielder has outscored Eriksen this season in a number of crucial categories, including progressive carries (48 v 23), progressive passes received (114 v 66), and successful take-ons (48.4% v 47.1%), according to FBref. Mount has also exceeded Eriksen in several other crucial categories.
The Chelsea star’s ability to play skillfully between the lines and be a more vivacious presence is demonstrated by this.
That being said, Mount would be the ideal addition to bring a new viewpoint and outstanding experience to Old Trafford, where, under the direction of Ten Hag, he could realise his full potential while competing comfortably in the Champions League.
