Manchester United have Agreed to Sign Mason Mount from Chelsea

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Manchester United have agreed to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea after weeks of bids and counter bids.

The news comes from The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, who claims that the deal could be worth up to £60m.

As reported, United agreed to direct talks with Chelsea to thrash out a deal for the midfielder after a series of bids and counter-bids.

The Red Devils’ third proposal was worth £50m up front with a further £5m in performance-related add-ons.

That was countered with a demand for £57m in guaranteed payments with a further £8m in bonuses.

Man United were unwilling to match that valuation and, for a time, it appeared that Erik tn Hag would be forced to pursue alternatives.

But today’s talks have proven fruitful, with an initial £55m fee supplemented by £5m in add-ons deemed acceptable by both parties.

Both clubs were keen to see the saga end before Mount was due to return to Cobham for training, with the player himself making plain his desire to move to Old Trafford.

The swift conclusion of the deal will allow Ten Hag to look forward to having at least one new recruit ready and waiting at Carrington for the start of United’s preseason preparations.

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