Manchester United took their first major step forward in a summer of massive investment on Thursday, agreeing a fee with Chelsea for Mason Mount.
An initial payment of £55million will head to Stamford Bridge, with the 24-year-old set for a medical once he returns from holiday, having already agreed personal terms in May. United will hope they end up paying the extra £5million of performance-related add-ons, a small price for the success it would represent.
A technical midfielder has been towards the top of Erik ten Hag's shopping list since he arrived over a year ago. The failed pursuit of Frenkie de Jong throughout last summer showed exactly what the Dutchman wanted, and his eagerness to prioritise Mount was further evidence.
