MANCHESTER UNITED’S transfer for Mason Mount is at risk of being HIJACKED, according to reports.
The Red Devils have been chasing Mount throughout the summer as he enters the final year of his Chelsea contract.
And although the midfielder is keen to leave for Old Trafford – with personal terms said to be agreed – the Blues have rejected all three of United’s offers.
The latest of those was submitted on Friday and worth £55million.
But Chelsea want £65m for their academy graduate.
And now United could spectacularly miss out on Mount – because Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their interest.
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According to The Guardian, Bayern want to pounce on United’s delay in agreeing a fee with the Stamford Bridge club.
Bayern are managed by Thomas Tuchel, who enjoyed working with Mount at Chelsea as they won the Champions League together.
It is understood the German would be keen to be reunited with the English midfielder.
To boost Bayern’s chances, Chelsea may be willing to drop their £65m demands if they sold abroad.
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However, it remains unclear if Mount would want to make the switch to the Bundesliga – although he would be guaranteed to be challenging for titles and Champions League football at the Allianz Arena.
Tuchel also wanted Kai Havertz who is heading to Arsenal while Mateo Kovacic looks set to sign for Manchester City for £25m.
United could even walk away from negotiations altogether as they do not want to pay more than they feel Mount is worth.
Director of Football John Murtough is said to be fuming with the Blues over their transfer dealings.
And Erik ten Hag has drafted a four-man shortlist of alternative midfielders – with Brighton ace Moises Caicedo understood to be on there.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
