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Manchester United's wait for their first signing of the summer continues on Monday as the Mason Mount saga rumbles on.

United have now seen three bids for their top midfield target turned down by Chelsea of upfront fees with add-ons worth in the region of £40million, £50m and £55m. Chelsea are holding out for an overall fee of £65m.

The United football director John Murtough is understood to have taken a dim view of Chelsea's strategy of communicating United's bids through the club's dedicated correspondents in London.

Sources say Murtough's "hands are tied" due to United's finances and there is a precise bidding structure to progress with potential deals.

United have been linked with plenty of alternatives including Declan Rice and Moises Caceido.

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Those on the Old Trafford tour next weekend will have to keep their eyes peeled for any names removed from the home dressing room. Jack Butland's berth was appropriately located next to one of the exit routes.

Marcel Sabitzer's name had been removed when members of the press occupied it for a match against club media last month. Wout Weghorst's was still on display and Danny Webber, our 'ringer' up front, scored more Old Trafford goals in a half than the Dutchman managed in 15 appearances at the stadium.

Weghorst's name will be taken down next week. So might David de Gea's. De Gea is the only United player approaching the end of his contract who could be considered a member of the core squad.

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It's a fine line Manchester United are trying to tread at the moment, and one that is partly of their own