United have additionally been linked with a transfer for Mateo Kovacic who, like Mount, is dealing with an unsure future.

The Croatia worldwide, alongside together with his team-mate, has simply 18 months left on his contract in west London.

And Chelsea have made no effort to tie the 29-year-old right down to a contemporary deal, regardless of the previous Real Madrid star lengthy being a helpful asset for the membership.

Even if United signal Mount, they require extra power in depth as they give the impression of being to dethrone Manchester City as Premier League champions subsequent season.

Kovacic would offer extra vitality in a midfield that, with two veterans in Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, requires it.