Chelsea supporters have hilariously slammed Manchester United for reportedly including Harry Maguire as a makeweight in a potential deal to sign Mason Mount. The 24-year-old midfielder faces an increasingly uncertain future at Stamford Bridge, with his contract set to expire at the end of next season.
football.london understands that the Blues were once close to reaching an agreement with Mount over a new deal but, following after the World Cup in 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 wasn't keen on signing a one-year extension.
It's understood that Mount is yet to have received another offer, meaning he'll become a free agent in 12 months time as it stands. With Chelsea keen to cash in before it's too late, United, Liverpool and Arsenal are seriously interested in securing the Cobham graduate's signature.
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Erik ten Hag's side are said to be currently leading the race for Mount, but they're still some way off meeting the west Londoners' valuation. According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are looking for £85million, while United price him at £55million.
To fill the discrepancy, The Sun have said that the Red Devils could include Harry Maguire as part of a player-plus-cash swap deal. And, it's fair to say that Chelsea fans aren't best pleased with United's negotiation techniques.
So, with that being said, football.london has taken a look at some of the reaction to The Sun's report – aside from all the laughing emojis and expletives...
@cfcmo6 tweeted: "Taking it from £85m to £83m, nice business from united."
@CFCLethal tweeted: "Not Maguire links again I barely survived them the first time."
@SonOfDrug tweeted: "Joke of the century. Not even Bruno or Eriksson."
@TrevorMMA2234 tweeted: "I would honestly stop supporting Chelsea if we sign Maguire. It's all over for me if we do."
@iamdeejphatfeel tweeted: "Hahahaha, we will never need Maguire. You guys can keep him or offer him to Luton Town. Not for Chelsea unfortunately."
@dougie000272 tweeted: "No worries we’ll take Rashford and Martinez in exchange for Sarr and Ziyech then."
@flyasfvckk tweeted: "They think a fridge could be used in negotiations."
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