Louis Saha sends £60m Mason Mount transfer warning to Manchester United

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha is backing his old club to stand their ground in their quest to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount this summer.

United, who will get their pre-season preparations under way in just over a fortnight's time, have already seen three bids for the England international rejected. They have tabled offers worth £40million, £50m and £55m so far, but none of them have been enough to crack Chelsea's stubbornness.

It is understood that the Londoners are holding out for an overall fee of £65m, despite Mount being out-of-contract in a year's time. United are unhappy with the way Chelsea have so far handled negotiations and supporters are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of transfer activity so far this summer.

But despite the increasing frustrations, Saha believes United are right not to be bulled into paying over the odds for Mount, claiming that a £60m fee for a player out-of-contract in a year's time is unjustified.

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Saha, speaking to Betfred, said: "I believe it's the right decision. Mason's a great player that would have fit into Manchester United's squad very well, but last year he didn't have a great season and I can understand why the club doesn't want to break the bank for him.

"United have a structure when it comes to transfers, so they shouldn't allow themselves to be bullied by other clubs. They need to stand their ground because they are a great club and they can walk away from any player.

"If Chelsea don't understand that, then it's fair game. I don't believe that £60million to sign him is justified, considering that in a years' time it would be a free transfer for the same