Erik ten Hag has handed Manchester United a four-player shortlist as alternatives to signing Mason Mount after the club were unsuccessful in their third bid for the Chelsea midfielder.
United's latest offer for the England international, 24, was £55million, but the Blues are holding out for £65m (£58m up front, £7m in add-ons). United had previously warned that they would walk away from negotiations after a third bid – and now face a crucial decision.
Ten Hag is a long-time admirer of Mount after trying to sign him on loan from Chelsea as Ajax manager five years ago. United want to get their transfer business done early this summer after being drawn into a long-running saga to sign Frenkie de Jong this time last year.
