Transfer: Man Utd ready to walk away from Mason Mount deal

Manchester United are ready to walk away from a deal to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea if their third bid worth around £55m is rejected.

They have had two bids rejected – the latest worth £50m including add-ons.

Due to Financial Fair Play rules, it’s unlikely United could spend a huge portion of their budget on one player – especially as they have other areas they want to strengthen.

For that reason, they are looking at a number of other options in midfield. Potential sales of players would, however, increase their spending power.

It is thought Chelsea want closer to £65m, but United have a limit which they will not go beyond for a player who only has one year left on his contract.

United retain an interest in West Ham captain Declan Rice and there have been discussions internally about how possible it would be to sanction a deal.