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United are understood to be re-focusing on other targets as there is an
"impasse" in their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
Sky Sports has been told their latest offer worth £55m for Mount remains on
the table, which Chelsea rejected on Friday night.
United retain an interest in Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo - among
other players.
Chelsea have made a counter-proposal of £58m plus £7m in add-ons in exchange
for Mount, and offered to meet United in person to try and come to a
positive resolution.
England international Mount has one year left on his existing contract at
Stamford Bridge and is understood to be keen on a move to Erik ten Hag's
side.
Sky Sports News understands United are actively looking at alternative
targets and it was suggested they would not increase their £55m offer after
their third bid went in.
It was also understood United were open to negotiating if they received a
positive response from Chelsea.
United must now decide if that response is positive enough to bring them
back to the table or walk away and pursue alternative targets.
Due to Financial Fair Play rules, it is unlikely United could spend a huge
portion of their budget on one player - especially as they have other areas
they want to strengthen.
For that reason, they are looking at a number of other options in midfield.
Potential sales of players would, however, increase their spending power.
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