Manchester United’s prolonged pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount highlights a long-term transfer problem that Gary Neville expressed his concern over.
United were unsuccessful in their third bid for the Blues midfielder on Friday with each of the three offers knocked back by Chelsea. United's latest offer for the England international was £55million, but the Blues are holding out for £65m (£58m up front, £7m in add-ons).
The 24-year-old has expressed a clear preference over a switch to Old Trafford but United’s process of signing him is now becoming a protracted one. Reports have suggested the Red Devils would walk away if their third bid was rejected and rowing back on that decision may undermine them publicly.
