Mason Mount reportedly favours a transfer to Manchester United over Liverpool forward of a probable summer season exit from Chelsea. The England star might depart Stamford Bridge forward of the 2023-24 season along with his Blues contract on account of expire in a 12 months. 

Mount is anticipated to be the topic of a high-profile summer season battle between a number of Premier League giants when the home switch window opens on June 14. Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal have all been linked with the 24-year-old, whereas Chelsea are supposedly nonetheless eager to increase his present phrases. 

However, a switch now appears seemingly regardless of the upcoming arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea head coach. Of the reported curiosity, the playmaker is reportedly 'leaning in direction of' a blockbuster change to United the place he would be part of Erik ten Hag's rebuild of the Red Devils. 

It is claimed that talks between each events are set to happen 'sooner or later'. Other golf equipment are apparently conscious of Mount's choice, and there might but be additional twists within the saga. 

According to The Athletic, United nonetheless face a number of hurdles if they're to finish a deal for Mount. Both golf equipment would nonetheless have to agree a payment for the participant, whereas the United switch hierarchy is prioritising the signing of a brand new striker. 

There additionally stays an absence of readability over the possession state of affairs of the membership. Questions are due to this fact more likely to be raised over who might want to provide you with the invoice for a probable eye-watering switch payment. 

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