Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.
The 27-year-old has not been able to live up to the expectations since the big move from Chelsea, and he has struggled with persistent injury problems as well. According to Football Insider, Aston Villa and Fulham are interested in signing the England International midfielder.
However, he is not keen on an exit from Old Trafford yet. The development will come as a blow for the two Premier League clubs who were looking to secure a signature. However, Manchester United will be delighted with the situation.
They could use more quality and depth in the final third, and Mount should prove to be a useful acquisition for them if he manages to regain his form and confidence. He was a key player for Chelsea, and there is no doubt that he could be an asset for Manchester United despite not living up to expectations so far. It will be interesting to see if the 27-year-old can help Manchester United finish the season strongly. They are pushing for Champions League qualification, and they will look to finish the season on a high.
Villa and Fulham could have used Mount
Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Fulham could use more quality in the middle of the park, and Mount would have been an exceptional acquisition for them. He has a proven pedigree in the top-flight, and he could have transformed them in the middle of the park. It remains to be seen whether they decide to move on to other targets now.
Manchester United will hope that the player can get back to his best once again. They have been overly dependent on Bruno Fernandes for goals and creativity in the final third. Mount could support him in the midfield and help Manchester United improve going forward.
The player will look to justify Manchester United’s investment in him in the coming months. He is at the peak of his career right now, and he could make a defining impact for his club.