Chelsea reject yet another Mason Mount bid from Manchester United

• Manchester United had their first bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount rejected
• The Red Devils sent out their second bid but the Blues have once again rejected this bid
• Manchester United is interested in Mount who has one year left on his Chelsea contract

Chelsea have turned down a second bid from Manchester United for their star player, Mason Mount. The initial offer from United, valued at £40m, was rejected by Chelsea. Following that, United made a second bid of £50m, but it was swiftly rebuffed as well.

The second offer consisted of an upfront payment of £45m and an additional £5m in add-ons. However, this offer fell significantly short of Chelsea’s valuation of Mount. Initially, Chelsea had set a price tag of £70m for the talented midfielder. Nevertheless, sources close to the matter suggest that Chelsea might be willing to lower their demands to a range between £60m and £65m. Nonetheless, United would need to increase their offer by at least another £10m to meet Chelsea’s revised asking price.

According to reports, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is putting pressure on the club’s hierarchy to secure the signing of Mason Mount. Ten Hag considers Mount a crucial part of the team’s plans for the upcoming season. Despite the swift rejection of the second bid, the channels of communication between the two clubs remain open, and it is anticipated that a third offer will be made in the near future.

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is a Manchester United summer transfer target and has seen two bids from United rejected by the Blues. | PHOTO: Sky Sports |

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Initially, Chelsea had hoped to convince Mount to extend his contract, which is set to expire in 2024. However, even the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach has not resulted in a breakthrough in negotiations. It is now believed that Chelsea has come to terms with the strained relationship between the club and Mount’s representatives, making it unlikely for him to commit to a new contract.

In conclusion, Manchester United’s pursuit of Mason Mount has been met with resistance from Chelsea. The club has rejected two offers from United, with the latest bid of £50m failing to meet Chelsea’s valuation. Although Chelsea might be open to lowering their demands, it would still require a substantial increase from United to reach an agreement. Despite the rejection, negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, and United is expected to make a third offer. Chelsea, on the other hand, appears to have acknowledged the difficulties in securing a contract extension with Mount due to strained relations, despite their earlier hopes of persuading him to stay.