MANCHESTER UNITED could have three different options to deploy Mason Mount in their line-up next season as they close in on signing the England star.
Mount has been strongly linked with a departure from Chelsea after refusing to extend his contract, which runs out next year.
It emerged yesterday that he has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester United and the playmaker is now expected to join Erik ten Hag’s team this summer.
The 24-year-old is determined to leave Chelsea and the club won’t stand in his way – although the West Londoners will try to secure as large a fee as possible in order to avoid losing him for free in 2024.
Now excited United fans, who are still hoping that they can land No.1 transfer target Harry Kane from Tottenham to lead their attack, are wondering where Mount will fit into their side.
As the attacker has shown in the past for both club and country, his versatility makes him an attractive option.
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And that means that he will be able to fit into a number of positions.
Mount could easily slot into a midfield three which would be the envy of most other Premier League clubs alongside Brazilian Casemiro and Portugal star Bruno Fernandes.
That would certainly be a tantalising prospect for the Stretford End, especially if they can secure Kane’s signature and he lines up in front of them.
Mount has also played in the No.10 role just behind the main striker, which may lead to him providing the ammunition for the likes of Kane or Marcus Rashford.
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Even if the Spurs ace fails to make the move this term, Mount could then be deployed further forward.
Rashford could perform the role as main striker, with Mount and Antony either side of him.
United have also “held talks” over signing forwards Rasmus Hojland and Randal Kolo Muani if they can’t prise Kane away from Spurs.
And they are also in the market for a new goalkeeper with Dean Henderson set to leave and doubts persisting over David De Gea’s form.
The Red Devils are ready to pay Portuguese keeper Diogo Costa’s £65m release clause this summer, according to reports.
Ten Hag warned long-term stopper De Gea this week that he won’t be guaranteed the No1 spot next season, even if he signs a new contract.
Costa is the man earmarked to provide that competition for the Spaniard – or even replace him.
And he may be lining-up in goal behind the rest of them once next season gets underway.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
