Manchester United is not backing down in their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount as they prepare to make a third bid of approximately £55m.
The Old Trafford club is also ready to issue a warning, stating that they will walk away from negotiations if their offer is not accepted.
While Chelsea values the England international at £70m, Manchester United believes this figure is excessive considering Mount only has one year left on his contract and contract extension talks have stalled.
Previous bids of up to £40m and £50m from Manchester United for Mount have been rejected by Chelsea. United manager Erik ten Hag is keen on making Mount his first signing of the summer to bolster the team after qualifying for the upcoming Champions League season.
Personal terms are not expected to pose a problem, and Manchester United is confident that Mount desires a move to Old Trafford.
Having made his debut in 2019, Mount has scored 33 goals in 195 appearances for Chelsea. He missed the end of the recent domestic season due to injury, during which Chelsea finished 12th, their lowest position in over 25 years.
Mount played a significant role in Chelsea's Champions League victory in 2021, starting in their 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final. He has also won the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup with the Blues.
The 24-year-old midfielder has earned 36 caps for the England national team, scoring five goals, and was part of Gareth Southgate's squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
After progressing through Chelsea's academy, Mount spent a season on loan at Dutch side Vitesse in 2017-18, scoring nine goals in 29 Eredivisie appearances. He then joined Derby County on loan for the 2018-19 campaign, contributing eight goals in 35 Championship matches under the management of Frank Lampard, before returning to Chelsea.
Mount's breakthrough came upon his return to Chelsea, where he became a key player under Lampard's guidance.
Last month, Chelsea appointed Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager, replacing interim boss Lampard, who took over after Graham Potter's departure.
