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Three ways Manchester United could line up with Mason Mount transfer

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Chelsea's Mason Mount in a move that could offer Erik ten Hag greater flexibility in midfield.

The England international could leave Stamford Bridge this summer after a breakdown in talks over a new contract. His current deal expires in 2024 and Chelsea are keen to cash in on Mount rather than risk losing him for free.

A price tag of £55million has been suggested, and Liverpool and Arsenal have also been linked with the 24-year-old.

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Ten Hag is open to adding another midfielder to his squad this summer with Marcel Sabitzer due to return to Bayern Munich as things stand.

Ahead of a potential deal we've taken a look at three ways Mount could fit into United's starting line-up next season:

To compete with Fernandes

United currently lack a like-for-like replacement for Fernandes with Donny van de Beek out injured. Mount's best role has been as a number 10 and he provides a similar goal threat to the Portuguese international.

Mount has shown he is perhaps most adept when he has license to break into the final third and arrive in the box. He's an intelligent player who picks up good spaces between the lines for his team-mates to find.

Mount is also a fantastic presser which is why he is so liked by England boss Gareth Southgate. Like Fernandes, the 24-year-old loves to hound his opponents and seems a good fit for Ten Hag's front-foot football.

An Eriksen replacement

Mount has, at times, played in a deeper role too. The midfielder's work rate means he could be an option alongside Casemiro and Fernandes in midfield.

This could be as a number eight with

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