Manchester United frontrunners to sign Chelsea's Mason Mount

Now the breaking news regards Mason Mount. Manchester United have emerged as the leading contenders to sign Mount if he leaves Chelsea this summer. They are understood to have made a number of inquiries over his potential availability this season. They've been encouraged by his complicated situation at Stamford Bridge. Now Mount's contract expires in 2024 and with Chelsea wanting him to stay there have been new talks about a new deal but the player needs to fit into this responsible wage structure that Chelsea are trying to implement and however those discussions have not yet found an agreement. Maurizio Pochettino is expected to hold talks with Mount after his appointment as Chelsea's new manager which could change the dynamic of the situation. It remains to be seen whether Pochettino sees Mount as being integral to his plans going forward and can influence his decision over whether to recommit to his boyhood club. But if Mount does see his future elsewhere Chelsea are prepared to sell him but will demand in excess of 70 million pounds for the 24-year-old. So Manchester United the leading contenders to sign Mason Mount should he leave Chelsea this summer.