Man Utd Handed Transfer Boost as European Rivals not Working on Deal to Sign Target

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Manchester United have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said that Bayern Munich are not pursuing a deal for the English attacker.

There were suggestions that Bayern were primed to join the bidding for Mount. The Red Devils have struggled to agree on a fee with the Blues for the English international.

Manchester United have reportedly offered £55 million for Mount, which is less than the £65 million Chelsea are demanding.

The Blues have rejected three bids from Erik ten Hag’s side, leaving the latter frustrated.

The last bid made by the Old Trafford outfit is set to remain on the table, but United are considering alternatives.

That appeared to pave the way for the Bundesliga giants to come into the equation. Their boss Thomas Tuchel previously coached Mount at Stamford Bridge and is an admirer of the player.

However, Romano says that Bayern are not actively working on a deal for the 24-year-old. It seems that Manchester United still have a free run at him despite the impasse in negotiations with Chelsea.

Mount’s stance is that he has no plans to sign a new deal with the west London giants. His contract expires next year, which is why Ten Hag’s side are finding the Blues’ £65 million valuation unjustifiable.

The English international has reportedly made it clear he wants to join Manchester United or he will leave as a free agent in 2024. He struggled for form at Stamford Bridge in the recently concluded season, scoring three goals and providing six assists in 35 games across competitions.

However, Mount enjoyed a superb 2021-22 campaign, which saw him net 13 goals and 16 assists in 53 games across competitions. He won the UEFA Champions League with the Blues in 2021 and is regarded as one of their most creative attackers.

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