Mason Mount has already told Erik ten Hag his best position amid Manchester United transfer talks

Manchester United transfer target Mason Mount has previously admitted that he believes the No.8 role is his best position.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News on Wednesday evening, United have agreed personal terms with the Chelsea midfielder amid the possibility of him completing a move to Old Trafford this summer. The Reds are keen to strengthen their midfield options ahead of next season and Mount wants to leave Stamford Bridge.

Despite reaching an agreement with Mount over personal terms, United are yet to agree any sort of deal with Chelsea concerning a transfer fee. Mount is out of contract next summer and that means the Londoners could be tempted to cash-in in the upcoming window.

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United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to reduce the average age of United's midfield options and Mount, 24, would fit that criteria. The Reds targeted Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong for the majority of last summer and remain fond of Jude Bellingham, though he is widely expected to join Real Madrid.

In comparison to the aforementioned duo, Mount, generally, will be considered as a more attack-minded midfielder, as opposed to sitting deep, dictating the play and helping out defensively. However, the England international, speaking earlier this season, insisted that he is at his best when operating as a traditional central midfielder.

"I like to think I'm a traditional midfielder even though I can play a number of roles for the team," said Mount, speaking back in November. "I've always said that I'm best as a No.8 and I've played there ever since I was a young kid.

"I like to work from box-to-box, help out defensively but also get forward to score and assist