In the ongoing summer transfer saga, Manchester United has continued its determined pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, a quest that has seen the club submit a third bid. Yet, Chelsea remains resolute, batting away Manchester United's latest approach, which is being seen as a significant development in the transfer window's operations.
Manchester United appears to be buoyed by the optimism that this new offer would finally tip the scales in their favor. However, Chelsea's firm stance in holding out for £70m could potentially lead to a stalemate. The West London club is adamant that their valuation of the England international, who has only a year left on his contract, is fair and justified.
In a strategic move, the Red Devils have upped their offer to £45m, with an additional £5m promised in add-ons. The club's management is keen on getting a clear response on Mount so they can plan accordingly. Should the need arise, United has other targets in their sights, such as Brighton's Moisés Caicedo.
United's increased bid comes in the wake of another significant transfer development involving Chelsea. The Blues recently agreed to a deal with Manchester City for midfielder Mateo Kovacic. The fee agreed upon was £25m, plus £5m in add-ons. Despite Kovacic being five years older than Mount, this deal has bolstered United's belief that their valuation of Mount is more realistic.
Although Arsenal and Liverpool had also shown interest in Mason Mount, Manchester United emerged as the most probable destination for the midfielder. The personal terms between United and Mount are not expected to be an issue, which adds another interesting dimension to this ongoing transfer saga.
In the meantime, Chelsea has been involved in their own acquisition. The club is on the brink of signing striker Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal. It is believed that they are paying slightly more than the £30m release fee to ward off competition from clubs like Aston Villa, Everton, and Bournemouth. The 22-year-old has agreed to personal terms with Chelsea, which signals that this deal is nearing completion.
In the coming days, the outcome of Manchester United's pursuit of Mason Mount will undoubtedly influence the transfer window's dynamics. As this saga unfolds, fans and football pundits worldwide are eager to see whether Chelsea's resistance will finally crumble or if Manchester United will be forced to look elsewhere to bolster their midfield.
