Manchester United are set to rival Liverpool in pursuit of England playmaker Mason Mount with the Red Devils interested in the wantaway Chelsea star ahead of this summer.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have been considered as the frontrunners to sign Mount in the coming transfer window by previous reports as the Reds look to rebuild their engine room following this season’s underwhelming campaign.
According to a report from The Guardian, the Man United head coach Eric ten Hag wants to bring in a new attacking midfield player and the Dutchman has identified Mount as a potential name for his summer wishlist.
Mount presents himself to be a more affordable option to United than his England teammate Jude Bellingham – the 19-year-old sensation who is courted by Europe’s top clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester City and Liverpool.
The Chelsea first-teamer’s contract situation at Stamford Bridge has been a hot topic of late with the Blues manager Graham Potter admitting that the roadblock in talks between the club and Mount is “complicated”.
