Manchester United have apparently moved on from West Ham United’s Declan Rice, and instead made Chelsea’s Mason Mount their main midfield target. And that’s good for all involved as Rice is closing in on a move to Arsenal anyway.
United know that Mount won’t be re-upping for Chelsea, so they’re trying to sign him at a cut rate.
Stamford Bridge isn’t going for their lowballs right now, however.
According to Sky Sports News senior reporter Dharmesh Sheth: “There appears to be a big gap in the valuations between the two clubs.
“United are looking at a number of different players if they can’t get a deal for Mason Mount over the line.”
The report also points out that United won’t get into the game of chicken with Chelsea, and walk away if needs be. We’ll see who blinks first, but Brighton & Hove Albion’s Moises Caicedo could be another option for United.
Especially now that Arsenal are focusing on Rice instead of Caicedo.
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