Manchester United could finally meet Chelsea's valuation for Mason Mount if Sheikh Jassim buys the clubs from the Glazers. The 24-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge recently, with his contract expiring in 12 months.
football.london understands that the Blues were once close to reaching an agreement over a new deal but, following his return from the World Cup in December, an offer was no longer on the table. Then, towards the end of January, the west Londoners reopened talks with the England international, though he didn't want to sign a one-year extension.
Since the start of the year, it's understood that Mount has not received another proposal meaning that he'll become a free agent at the end of next season. With a summer switch on the cards, football.london understands that United, Liverpool and Arsenal are all seriously interested in signing the Cobham graduate.
