Mason Mount is entering the final 12 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge with Manchester United having opened talks with Chelsea over a £55million transfer
A report from The Times states that insiders at the west London outfit say salary and bonuses proved to be the major sticking point in negotiations over a new contract for Mount. There have been three offers that would have increased the Cobham graduate's pay to be in line with the highest earners at the club.
Those close to Mount have suggested that money is not the reason why a new contract is yet to be agreed - with the player instead desiring stability and a clear role in the squad. United are unwilling to submit an offer higher than £55million because their own summer budget is limited - with Chelsea demanding a fee in the region of £75million.
Mount has now been spotted in Barcelona attending this weekend's Grand Prix event. The Chelsea star was joined by team-mate Ben Chilwell and friends as seen in an Instagram story posted by Formula 1's social media account.
Loddenrs
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mason is a barca material
Muzcikmpuz
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he will bench Bruno though
thats what United want, Bruno needs competition
moswanted
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he will bench Bruno though
TrevorR
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just a reminder to those against the club because of Mount
puckmprtuy
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bi
Neeaklmotu
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don't join United they will ruin your career just wait until your contract expires and then join us for free🆓 🤣🤣🤣
Gudiest
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Because there’s one year left in his contract you have to follow him every where
Diyabcnouy
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1 year left on his contact, so basically 55m for 1 year??? waste of money. and utd have better players them him. if he's that good, he'd been playing in a struggling chelski side.
cazcdnpstu
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mount is a star no doubt
Nazdilmpr
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Bruno back up that's cool