Man Utd ‘preparing’ transfer bid for Premier League ace as they aim to bolster ranks

Manchester United are reportedly lining up an offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount. The Red Devils are hoping to lure the England international to Old Trafford this summer as they look to bolster their ranks.

According to reporter Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, Erik ten Hag’s side are ‘preparing’ a bid for the 24-year-old. Despite his price tag still being a potential stumbling block, the player is said to be ‘keen’ on the move which will make any potential deal a lot smoother.

United could see Mount as someone to add more competition and depth to their squad ahead of next term. He would give them an alternative option to the likes of Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen.

Mount made 35 appearances this past season for Chelsea and has chipped in with three goals. He has been on the books of the Blues for his whole career to date and rose up through their academy.

The Portsmouth-born man was a regular at various youth levels before he was given the green light to head out the exit door on loan for spells at Vitesse in Holland and Derby County in the Championship to get some experience under his belt. He helped the latter reach the play-off final under Frank Lampard but they lost at Wembley to Aston Villa.

Since returning from Pride Park, Mount has become a first-team regular at Chelsea but it remains to be seen whether he will still be there come the 2023/24 season with is future up in the air, with United interested.

Ten Hag’s side lost the FA Cup final last time out to Manchester City at Wembley and have the opportunity to bring in some reinforcements over the next couple of months to ensure they can get closer to their rivals.