Manchester United 'won't pay silly money' for Mason Mount and more transfer rumours

Erik ten Hag has reportedly told senior Manchester United officials to launch a bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, being convinced Declan Rice will move to Arsenal.

The Dutchman is after a young midfield addition this summer, as well as a marquee attacker. Mount has been strongly linked to United in recent days.

The playmaker is being backed to leave Chelsea with just 12 months left on his deal so his club can stay within Financial Fair Play Regulations after a mass spend over the past year. Interim boss Frank Lampard didn’t rule out an exit when asked about the possibility on Wednesday.

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Meanwhile, Mount’s close friend and England teammate Rice is also expected to make a summer switch away from his current employers. West Ham boss David Moyes has already admitted he is planning for life without his captain next season.

Now, the Sun claims Ten Hag is resigned to the fact that Rice will go to Arsenal with the Gunners said to be at an advanced stage in talks. And so, it moots that United will instead make a move for Mount.

The Reds 'won't pay silly money' and only want to pay a maximum of £60m for the 24-year-old but are willing to move on Scott McTominay to facilitate a transfer, the report claims. Donny van de Beek could also face the same fate.

Meanwhile, Napoli defender Kim Min-jae has responded to a question on his future amid heightened links with United. The defender played a pivotal role in his side’s Serie A triumph but is expected to leave Italy ahead of next season.

Appearing on a South Korean TV cooking show, as per Calcio Napoli, the 26-year-old was asked to complete a sentence - "Season 2023/24, my next team is…?”

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