Mason Mount: Manchester United to strategy Chelsea over switch deal this week | Soccer Information

Manchester United are anticipated to formally strategy Chelsea concerning the signing of midfielder Mason Mount.

It’s thought inside discussions over a possible provide are persevering with, with Mount certainly one of quite a lot of midfielders United are taking a look at in what’s seen as a precedence place this summer season.

If a deal may be struck, it’s thought private phrases are usually not anticipated to be an issue.

Mount’s Chelsea contract is because of finish in June 2024. Manchester United have made quite a lot of enquiries over his potential availability this season and have been inspired by his difficult scenario at Stamford Bridge.

Mount final performed for Chelsea in April earlier than present process surgical procedure on a pelvic harm which dominated him out for the remainder of the season. He gave the impression to be saying his goodbyes following Sunday’s 1-1 draw at dwelling to Newcastle United that ended a dismal marketing campaign.

The 24-year-old, a Chelsea academy graduate, has lifted the Champions League and Membership World Cup since breaking into the senior workforce. He additionally in featured three successive FA Cup finals and their League Cup ultimate loss to Liverpool on penalties final yr.

Mount has performed 36 instances for England and began within the Euro 2020 ultimate defeat in opposition to Italy.

Chelsea reject £30m Brighton bid for Colwill

Chelsea have rejected outright a £30m bid from Brighton to signal Levi Colwill completely.

Chelsea don’t have any plans to promote the younger centre-back this summer season. The bid was equal to Brighton’s club-record signing Joao Pedro, who has already joined from Watford.

Colwill impressed on mortgage at Brighton final season – nevertheless it seems to be as if new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has him in his plans.

He’s broadly thought of by coaches and scouts to be rising as the very best younger left-footed English centre-back.