Manchester United have been warned that Mason Mount is simply value half of Chelsea's asking worth. The Blues are mentioned to need £80million for the midfielder however Darren Bent claims a deal needs to be struck for simply £40m.

Mount is out of contract at Chelsea on the finish of subsequent season. Speculation over his future has seen the England star linked with strikes to United, Liverpool and Arsenal.

United look like the present frontrunners, whereas Chelsea haven't given up hope of tying him all the way down to a brand new long-term deal. Reports declare United are ready to make a primary bid of £55m for Mount as Erik ten Hag makes an attempt to steal a march on their rivals.

However, Chelsea are set to carry out for £80m. Former Tottenham striker Bent believes Mount can be a greater signing for United than Neymar, who has been linked with a transfer to Old Trafford.

But he says paying £80m can be twice as a lot because the participant is value, largely as a result of his contract scenario. Asked if United ought to signal Mount over Neymar, Bent mentioned on talkSPORT: "I 100 per cent totally agree with that.

"Even although Neymar is a greater participant, I believe Mason Mount can be a greater slot in and across the dressing room, by no means provides you any issues. You know precisely what you are getting, you do not have to fret on a Friday night time, 'is my cellphone going to ring?' as a result of Mason Mount is in bother once more.

"You don't have to worry about any of that because he's a model professional. People that I know that know him and watching him at Derby, he's always trying to make himself better, always available, he's got good character, got good nature."

Pressed on how a lot United ought to spend, he mentioned: "£40m." He admitted it could be completely different if Mount had longer on his Chelsea deal.

Bent mentioned: "Then he's young, he's English, so he's going to be £70m-£80m easily. But not £80m for one year left on his contract."

Mount has had a poor season by his personal requirements. But Bent doesn't suppose there are numerous prime groups who would not have him as a part of their squad.

He added: "I think he gets into any top team's squad. I'm not saying he starts for every team because I don't think he does, but I think at a better price.

"Because I'm not paying £80m for no participant with one yr left on his contract - particularly in a season the place they have three targets."

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