Sources have verified to Mp3bullet that Chelsea has rejected Manchester United’s third offer for Mason Mount but has made a counteroffer as they attempt to finalize the details.
The 24-year-old’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires next summer, and despite months of negotiations between the two parties, talks over an extension have not resulted in an agreement.
Chelsea earlier rejected two United offers for Mount, who United hopes to capture as their first player of the summer. An earlier Friday 90min report stated that a third offer totaling £55 million plus add-ons had been submitted.
Chelsea, though, rejected United’s most recent offer and counter-offered a deal with £58 million in guaranteed money plus £7 million in add-ons.
The Blues have acknowledged that Mount’s future is now outside of west London and have expressed a desire to sign with United, whose manager Erik ten Hag is eager to complete a move.
The two parties are still in talks, and there is optimism that a deal will be reached, according to sources that United had threatened to leave if Chelsea rejected their third offer.
Mount is viewed as a vital addition for Ten Hag as the team gets ready to play in the Champions League again and has already reached an agreement in principle on personal terms with United.
The England international has made 195 appearances for Chelsea and scored 33 goals, lifting the Champions League in 2021 after a 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final. Mount has also tasted success in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup but endured a troubled 2022/23 campaign after struggling with injury and a drop in form.