Manchester United have released a statement in response to a video circulating of Mason Mount refusing to sign autographs for a group of ‘fans’.
United say professional autograph hunters regularly harass Red Devils players into signing items, which they then sell for big money.
They also say it has become a ‘major problem’ outside their Carrington training ground.
And the club has now issued a warning, saying these situations are becoming ‘dangerous’ and it’s ‘only a matter of time before someone gets hurt’.
A club statement reads: “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 everyday 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.”