They are two different players and two different clubs, yet the parallels between Manchester City's capture of Mateo Kovacic and Manchester United's pursuit of Mason Mount are there. The former has departed Chelsea, and Mount could yet follow in the Croat's footsteps if a move to the red half of Manchester materialises.
Mount to United seemed a matter of time earlier this month, but last week the deal was plunged into doubt - with Chelsea rejecting the Old Trafford club's third bid. The Blues are said to want £65million for Mount, who has one year left on his Stamford Bridge contract and is valued at £55m by United.
The transfer is not entirely dead in the water, with latest reports suggesting that the two Premier League giants will hold face-to-face talks this week - with a view to Chelsea making their final decision. Mount has not signed fresh terms with the London club and would boost Erik ten Hag's midfield with energy and experience.
