Manchester
United have made an approach to Chelsea over the signing of midfielder Mason
Mount, Sky Sports News has been told.
However, no formal offer has been made yet for the Chelsea midfielder.
If a deal can be struck, it is thought personal terms are not expected to be
a problem.
Mount's Chelsea contract is up next summer. Manchester United have made a
number of enquiries over his potential availability this season and have
been encouraged by his complicated situation at Stamford Bridge.
Mount last played for Chelsea in April before undergoing surgery on a pelvic
injury which ruled him out for the rest of the season. He appeared to be
saying his goodbyes following Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle United
that ended a dismal campaign.
The 24-year-old, a Chelsea academy graduate, has lifted the Champions League
and Club World Cup since breaking into the senior team. He also in featured
three successive FA Cup finals and their League Cup final loss to Liverpool
on penalties last year.
Merse: Why are Chelsea letting Mount go?
Sky Sports' Paul Merson:
"We saw it last season with Antonio Rudiger, who was outstanding and one of
the best defenders at the club. He asked for more money and they didn't give
him it and then they buy Kalidou Koulibaly for £33m on a four-year contract
which works out as more money than what they'd give Rudiger.
"Now they're doing it with Mount. He's one of their own, he hasn't had a
very good season but they're judging it just on one season. The year before
he was Chelsea's best player. He was one of the first names on the teamsheet
for England. Now they're letting him go. It's mind-blowing.
"They'll bring someone in who will probably take another year to get used to
the league because they will have played abroad.
"You're also letting a very good footballer go to Manchester United or
Liverpool, who Chelsea are fighting with to get into the top four next
season. You couldn't write it.
"How can you let him go to a club that could majorly haunt you? United won't
believe their luck if they get him."
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