Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount in recent weeks.
Manchester United are hoping to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount this summer. And they are preparing a part-exchange deal involving Harry Maguire. A report from The Sun claims that the 30-year-old defender could be offered to Chelsea along with cash in order to bring the asking price down.
Mount is rated at £70 million, and Manchester United are hoping to sign him for a more reasonable amount this summer. The English midfielder has entered the final 12 months of his contract, and he could be available as a free agent next year.
The player has reportedly already agreed personal terms with Manchester United, and the two clubs will have to agree on a fee now. The 24-year-old has refused to sign an extension with his boyhood club and is set to move on this summer.
Mount has been a key player for Chelsea in recent seasons, and he should prove to be a quality acquisition for Manchester United. The Red Devils need to add more creativity and goals to their midfield. In addition, Mount could prove to be an upgrade on Christian Eriksen.
The Denmark midfielder is past his peak and is no longer good enough to start every week. Mount is versatile enough to operate in a number of positions and he could prove to be an asset for the Red Devils. The England international is still only 24 and is likely to improve further with experience and coaching.
Working with a top-class coach like Erik ten Hag could bring out the best in the Chelsea midfielder and help him fulfil his world-class potential. Meanwhile, Harry Maguire has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford, and he needs to leave the club in order to play regularly. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea are willing to offer him an exit route.
The Blues need to bring in defensive reinforcements, especially with players like Kalidou Koulibaly struggling this past season. Maguire could be a useful squad player for Chelsea. The 30-year-old defender has a £200,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford. But it will be interesting to see if the Blues are willing to pay him that much.
