If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Manchester United must really feel like they pushed the old adage beyond its limits.
The Times reported on Saturday that the Red Devils have decided to switch attentions away from Mason Mount, after a third bid was rejected by Chelsea on Friday. Having already seen offers worth an overall £40m and £50m dismissed, their latest effort of £55m was also snubbed with it believed that the Londoners are holding out for an overall fee of £65m for the wantaway England international.
Reports prior to United’s latest bid being rejected insisted that it was a final offer, with the Red Devils willing to end negotiations. However, with Chelsea’s counter-offer broken down as at least £58m upfront with £7m in add-ons, they have offered to hold face-to-face talks to find a resolution that will suit all parties. It remains to seen if Saturday's latest twist really is the end of Erik ten Hag's pursuit of his first-choice midfield target.
