Andy Cole outlines Mason Mount hope for new Manchester United season after Chelsea transfer

Andy Cole believes the signing of Mason Mount is a positive one for Manchester United and hopes the midfielder can play his part in taking the Reds back closer to the top.

Mount has become United's first signing of the summer transfer window. He has penned a five-year deal with the option of a further 12 months following his move from Chelsea.

United had to be patient to land the 24-year-old England international after the Stamford Bridge side aimed to secure the biggest fee possible for a player who was out of contract in 2024. Eventually after a couple of bids were turned down by Chelsea, an initial fee of £55m plus an extra £5m in performance-related add-ons was agreed.

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Mount has now been unveiled as a United player and is taking part in pre-season preparations at the club's Carrington training ground. The focus is on preparing for the new campaign which begins for United at home to Wolves in the Premier League on August 14.

Former United striker Cole is at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone this afternoon and was asked about Mount's arrival at Old Trafford. After a difficult campaign last season at Stamford Bridge for Mount, Cole is hopeful that the midfielder can have a positive impact at United and contribute to the club getting back closer to the top.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Cole said: "It's a positive signing, of course it is. I think it's positive and everything has worked out really well for him.

"He had a difficult season last season at Chelsea, he didn't really play