Manchester United are reportedly ready to part ways with 26-year-old English international Mason Mount next year, with a January departure also possible.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Mason Mount faces an uncertain future at Manchester United. The Red Devils are mulling over cashing in on several players in the next two transfer windows, and the former Chelsea playmaker’s name features on that list.
The report has suggested that Ruben Amorim “does not see him as a natural fit for either the attacking number-eight role or the inverted wide positions in his system,” while pointing to his “injuries and tactical misalignment” as factors that have “prevented him from finding rhythm” at Manchester United.
How has Mason Mount fared at Manchester Untied?
Mason Mount has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester United from Chelsea in a deal worth £55 million in July 2023. While the transfer fee seemed excessive, there was hype and fanfare surrounding the Englishman’s arrival at Old Trafford, as he was among the most reliable midfielders for Chelsea.
However, fitness issues have plagued the 26-year-old in the last 30 months, and he has been in and out of the starting lineup. Erik ten Hag, the manager who was at the helm at Manchester United when Mount arrived at Old Trafford, barely coached the English international, and he has been more useful to Ruben Amorim.
What next?
Fitness issues have plagued Mason Mount again this season, and he has managed only 679 minutes of game time across 14 appearances thus far in the 2025/26 campaign. However, the former Chelsea star has been influential in the final third for Manchester United this term, scoring three goals in 13 Premier League outings.
That may not be enough for Mount to secure a long-term future at Manchester United, as the report has revealed that the Red Devils are mulling over a departure. The 26-year-old Englishman is among several players, including Manuel Ugarte, who face an uncertain future at Old Trafford.
The report has suggested that Ruben Amorim “does not see him as a natural fit for either the attacking number-eight role or the inverted wide positions in his system,” while pointing to his “injuries and tactical misalignment” as factors that have “prevented him from finding rhythm” at Manchester United. The claims make no sense, as Mount has been a game-changer under Amorim, who has hailed the English international several times.
