Manchester United issue statement in response to Mason Mount autograph incident

Manchester United have issued a statement in response to a video circulating online of Mason Mount being pressured into signing autographs.

A video, initially uploaded to TikTok, has shown Mount being pestered by a group of people, who want him to sign United shirts. Mount, who only completed his £60million move to Old Trafford last week, kindly asked those pursuing him to stop following him.

Mount could be heard asking them why they 'keep coming back' to try and get him to sign memorabilia, saying he hasn't been signing them for the 'last three days'.

In response to the video going viral, United have issued a statement, confirming that the aforementioned situation is becoming an all too familiar occurrence. They have also warned that action will start to be taken if similar problems continue.

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A statement issued by United said: "Unfortunately this kind of situation has become far too common. It's the last thing Mason deserves after being so friendly with everyone he has come across since joining United.

"Professional autograph hunters are regularly pressuring United's players to sign large quantities of items that they then sell for hundreds of pounds. It has become an every day occurrence and a major problem at Carrington.

"These organised groups will block players' cars and harass them as they arrive and leave their workplace. It is becoming really dangerous and you have to worry that it is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.

"It also means that young fans, who just want to interact with their heroes, often miss out because players can't stop to take pictures with them without having to engage with the groups. It's a real frustration for