Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been working relentlessly to get a deal over the line for a midfielder.
Mason Mount was his first port of call which seemed to be easy enough at first as the Reds managed to agree personal terms with minimal fuss. What was not anticipated was Chelsea's reluctance to agree a suitable fee for a player they rate highly.
So far United has seen three bids rejected by the Blues for Mount and the Reds are now contemplating pulling out of the deal altogether. Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo is now on United's target list.
