Mason Mount is on the verge of joining Manchester United from Chelsea in a potential £60million deal - after Liverpool showed interest in the England midfielder. United have reached an agreement with Chelsea, with an initial payment of £55m and a further £5m in add-ons.
The Manchester Evening News understands that once Mount completes his medical next week, he will put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Old Trafford. Mount’s contract at Chelsea was due to expire next year and the £60m fee was reportedly enough to deter Liverpool from entering the bidding war for the 24-year-old.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has openly expressed his admiration for Mount, who possesses both creativity and an indomitable work ethic. His versatility as a roaming No.8, playing just ahead of a holding midfielder, would seemingly suit Liverpool's system as well as United’s.
