Manchester United might have emerged as the new preferred destination for Mason Mount should he leave Chelsea this summer but all hope is not yet lost for Arsenal. With a keen eye on improving the depth, quality and energy of the Mikel Arteta midfield, Mount is an option that is being considered by the Gunners.
Alongside Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo, both deeper players, Mount is viewed as a serious candidate to fill the expected void left by Granit Xhaka at the end of the season. As well as his league experience, European pedigree and stylistic fit for Arteta, Mount's age profile and pre-existing relationship with several of Arsenal's England stars all make him a worthy choice.
It appears that he himself is more set on a move to the north of England if ongoing contract uncertainty isn't sown up with his boyhood club, though. The Red Devils have entered the conversation as they also look for a revamp in the centre of the park.
