Manchester United have hit out at 'dangerous' autograph hunters who hounded Mason Mount, insisting it's 'only a matter of time before someone gets hurt'.
Footage of the England international being harassed by a number of supporters, who were keen to get an autograph, emerged on TikTok on Friday.
Mount looked in discomfort as he then kindly asked for the fans to stop following him as they have done for three days straight.
A statement issued by United said: 'Unfortunately this kind of situation has become far too common. It's the last thing Mason deserves after being so friendly with everyone he has come across since joining United.
'Professional autograph hunters are regularly pressuring United's players to sign large quantities of items that they then sell for hundreds of pounds. It has become an every day occurrence and a major problem at Carrington.
'These organised groups will block players' cars and harass them as they arrive and leave their workplace. It is becoming really dangerous and you have to worry that it is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
'It also means that young fans, who just want to interact with their heroes, often miss out because players can't stop to take pictures with them without having to engage with the groups. It's a real frustration for everyone, security staff are in regular dialogue with the players around how to stop the problem.
'Action will definitely start to be taken if it continues to persist.'