Mason Mount transfer explained as next Manchester United target lined up

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Wednesday, July 5.

Mason Mount was Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's prime target to strengthen their midfield this summer.

United claim they saw off interest from Liverpool and Arsenal to agree personal terms with Mount, 24, in May. Mount showed a "strong desire" to join United.

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With Frenkie de Jong wedded to Barcelona and Jude Bellingham bound for Real Madrid, Ten Hag identified Mount as the most suitable option to add creativity to the United squad.

Ten Hag wanted a dynamic, younger midfielder as Casemiro and Christian Eriksen turned 31 in February and Fred turned 30 in March. United believe they have signed a high-energy player with impressive technical quality, a winning pedigree and a strong personality. Mount won the Champions League and Club World Cup with Chelsea.

Read more on why the Chelsea man has been signed here.

Andre Onana is Manchester United's prime target should they move for a new No.1 goalkeeper.

Inter Milan custodian Onana, 27, played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax and is highly regarded for his ball-playing abilities as well as his shot-stopping.

Onana only joined Inter last year and is under contract until 2027. United have a tight budget due to Financial Fair Play restrictions and the thriftiness of the club's owners, the Glazer family.

A striker is viewed as the most pressing issue yet United have already signed midfielder Mason Mount in a deal that could rise to £60m.