Mason Mount

Mason Mount says it "became clear" that he was not going to be included in Chelsea's long-term plans. The 24-year-old's 18-year association with the Blues ended on Wednesday as his move to Manchester United, which would eventually be worth £60m, was made official. Chelsea had been involved in lengthy contract negotiations with Mount over a new deal, but ultimately the two parties were unable to agree terms on extending his Stamford Bridge stay. Instead, a move to Manchester United came over the horizon, with a deal eventually struck between the Premier League heavyweights at the fourth time of asking. Mount…

The Red Devils are reportedly going all out to try and sign the England international - but their money would be better spent elsewhere Mason Mount was supposed to be Mr. Chelsea. Frank Lampard's protégé joined the Blues' academy ranks as a six-year-old way back in 2005, and graduated into the first team squad 12 years later with bags of potential and enthusiasm. After successful loan spells at Vitesse and Derby County, he made his breakthrough at Stamford Bridge in 2019-20 under Lampard, and quickly became a key player. Mount's versatility made him a useful asset for Chelsea, as he…

Chelsea have rejected a second offer from Manchester United for Mason Mount, sources have confirmed to 90min. United launched their opening offer for Mount last week, but that bid worth £40m was rejected. Now, a second bid worth £50m has also been quickly rebuffed by Chelsea. The second offer was worth an initial £45m with £5m in add-ons, but that is still way short of Chelsea's valuation of Mount. Chelsea had initially demanded £70m for Mount, although sources close to the situation believe that they could be ready to drop to between £60m and £65m. That would still require United…