Manchester United have been dealt a huge blow to their hopes of signing Mason Mount this summer. The 24-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with an exit from Chelsea recently, with his contract at Stamford Bridge expiring in 12 months
football.london understands that the Blues were close to reaching an agreement over a new deal before the World Cup in December but, following Mount's return from Qatar, 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's set to 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
