Fabrizio Romano gives Man Utd latest on Mason Mount, Declan Rice & two other potential transfers

The rumour mill has gone into hyperdrive for Manchester United in recent days as the transfer window enters its second week.

There have been no major announcements from the club yet, although that has not stopped a plethora of players being linked with moves to or from Old Trafford. As always, journalist Fabrizio Romano remains the busiest man when it comes to the latest goings on, and he’s provided seamlessly never-ending updates on Twitter about United’s situation

Indeed, over the space of 12 hours Romano has posted news about four separate United transfer sagas. Here’s what the Italian had to say…

No move for Rice

Declan Rice has quickly become one of the biggest stories of the market and United have been linked with a move for the England international. But it seems like Arsenal and Manchester City are ahead of them in the queue, and Romano tweeted that there has been ‘no approach from Man United’.

He adds that City will ‘join the race’ as they search for a replacement for the departing Ilkay Gundogan, although Arsenal ‘remain confident and prepared to bid again for Declan’.

Mounting hope for Mason deal

While a move for Rice seems unlikely, his childhood friend Mason Mount is expected to join United. The Red Devils saw a second bid rejected by Chelsea on Wednesday and Romano believes they will bid again for the 24-year-old.

“Personal terms are 100% agreed and sealed,” he wrote on Twitter. “Mount plans not to sign new deal at Chelsea. Man Utd want quick resolution — and won’t make ‘crazy’ bids. Chelsea now flexible; £60/65m enough to get it done.”

Hernandez to stay put

On Thursday morning, Romano retweeted his post from last week which claimed United would not make a move for Theo Hernandez, confirming the situation remains the same.

“No changes on Theo Hernández,” he tweeted. “No concrete negotiations as plan’s to stay at Milan next season.”

Van de Beek on the move

Reports on Thursday claimed Donny van de Beek has been offered to Roma on loan, but Romano denied that. The transfer guru added that a move for United’s no.34 remains a strong possibility, however.

“Donny van de Beek, exploring options to leave Manchester United,” he wrote. “AS Roma are currently not in talks or concrete negotiations to sign Donny — but there are multiple clubs keeping an eye on situation."