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Mason Mount has announced his departure from Chelsea before being confirmed as a Manchester United player.
United finally got the breakthrough they’ve been waiting for last week when they reached an agreement with Chelsea over the transfer of Mount.
Three bids had been rejected for Erik ten Hag’s midfield goal but a compromise was reached with a guaranteed fee of £55m and possibly another £5m in add-ons.
Mount signed a five-year contract, completed his medical on Monday and returned to Carrington on Tuesday for his inaugural photo shoot.
The official announcement of his signing is expected shortly and he confirmed his departure from Stamford Bridge with a farewell video message on social media.
Having finally found a midfielder, United will now proceed with the signing of a new goalkeeper and striker, but are keeping tabs on possible targets in the defensive midfield should they leave.
“McTominay arouses the interest of the duo”
United midfielder Scott McTominay is “attracting interest” from Brighton & Hove Albion and Roma, according to a CBS report quoted by the Mail.
The Scotland international could be at risk of being sold by United this summer due to the imminent arrival of Mason Mount.
United’s full preparation schedule
United begin pre-season training a week from today and meet champions Leeds United in Norway.
It is the first of eight friendlies the Reds will play before the big kick-off, seven of which are expected to be played by the first team. Here’s a reminder of their full schedule:
United v Leeds United (Oslo, 4pm BST) – 12th July
United v Lyon (Edinburgh, 2.00pm BST) – 19th July
United v Arsenal (New Jersey, 10pm BST) – 22nd July
United v Wrexham (San Diego, 3.30am BST) – 25th July
United v Real Madrid (Houston, 3.30am BST) – 26th July
United v Borussia Dortmund (Las Vegas, 02:00 BST) – 30 July
United vs Lens (Manchester, 12.45pm BST) – 5th August
United v Athletic Club (Dublin, 4.00pm BST) – 6th August
Fiorentina confirm their position on Amrabat, linked to United
Fiorentina chief executive Giuseppe Barone has confirmed the Italian club will hear offers for midfielder Sofyan Amrabat this summer.
The Moroccan international has had a stellar campaign with the Serie A heavyweights and has therefore been linked with a move to United in recent months. Barone has now revealed that they will consider offers to sign him in this transfer window.
Baron said:
“We have not received any offer or proposal for him. He is now a Fiorentina player. If an offer arrives, we will study it. »
United ‘plan’ to get rid of Sanchez
Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has become “a potential target” for United, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
The Reds are set to sign a new first-choice goalkeeper in the summer, although a final decision on David de Gea’s future has yet to be made.
United are heavily linked with Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana as the Spaniard’s potential replacement but it’s now claimed that Sanchez could be a cheaper option for the Spaniard. shades of red
‘United make €45m offer’ for Onana
According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, United have made a €45million bid for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.
The Cameroonian has been identified as a target by United to potentially replace David de Gea as the club’s No.1 goalkeeper. However, it is claimed Inter have now raised the ex-Ajax striker’s value to €60m
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United are considering a second midfield signing after Mason Mount
Manchester United are keeping their options open on a second midfield signing this summer, with Mason Mount set to become the first newcomer.
Mount will complete a £55m first move from Chelsea, after signing a five-year deal and passing a medical at Carrington on Monday.
The fee could be as high as £60m, but the add-ons are heavily dependent on the team’s success. The 24-year-old’s arrival will mean Fred’s departure and Fulham are keen to sign the 30-year-old Brazilian, who has one year left on his contract.
Mount confirms Chelsea departure ahead of Manchester United move
Mason Mount officially announced his departure from Chelsea in a farewell video message.
Manchester United have come close to making Mount their first signing of the summer transfer window with the official announcement of the move expected shortly. Erik ten Hag finally got his man after turning down three initial offers.
The club’s fourth offer was for a guaranteed £55m, which could rise by a further £5m if certain performance clauses are met. Mount underwent a medical on Monday and returned to Carrington on Tuesday for a photo shoot ahead of his official unveiling.
