Manchester United reportedly improve bid for Chelsea's Mason Mount
Media reports suggest that Manchester United have submitted an enhanced offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
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Manchester United have made another improved bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, according to media reports. </p>
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With Mount's contract at Stamford Bridge set to expire next summer, United have made the England international one of their transfer targets. </p>
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After an initial bid was rebuffed last week, United returned with an offer of £45 million plus £5 million in add-ons. </p>
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It is understood that was also rejected. United's latest proposal, believed to be in the region of £55m, was received by Chelsea on Friday but reports later in the evening suggested it too has been dismissed. </p>
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Chelsea are reportedly holding out for a higher fee, closer to £65m, but there is a limit as to how far United are willing to go, given the player is soon out of contract and they also need to strengthen in other areas this summer. </p>
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Completing a deal for Mount would certainly help bolster the options for United boss Erik ten Hag in a key midfield area. </p>
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Mount came through the ranks at Chelsea, scoring 27 goals and providing 22 assists in 129 Premier League appearances. </p>
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The 24-year-old - a Champions League winner with the Blues - has won 36 England caps and started the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. </p>
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