Manchester United have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Mason Mount, sources told ESPN. United will pay an initial £55 million ($69.4m) with another £5m ($6.3m) in add-ons. — Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) Sources told ESPN the bonuses due to Chelsea are «strongly dependent» on appearances and Mount's success at Old Trafford.
Sources added that, with Mount currently on holiday, his medical with United is set to take place next week. The two clubs have reached a compromise after Chelsea originally demanded £70m for the England international.
United have seen bids of £40m, £50m and £55m rejected by Chelsea. Mount, 24, was set to enter the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge and negotiations over a new deal had collapsed.
Had he stayed at Chelsea, he could have left as a free agent next summer. He will become manager Erik ten Hag's first new signing of the summer.