Manchester United reportedly bid around £50m for Chelsea's Mason Mount

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Manchester United have made an improved bid of up to £50 million for Mason Mount as talks continue with Chelsea, according to media reports. </p>

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Transfer movement has been slow at Old Trafford this summer, thanks in no small part to the Glazer family dragging their heels over a potential sale. </p>

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Despite that uncertainty, United have made a move for Chelsea attacking midfielder Mount, whose Stamford Bridge contract is due to expire next summer. </p>

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An initial bid was rebuffed last week by the west London club, who are understood to have turned their nose up at the Red Devils' latest offer of £45 million plus £5 million in add-ons. </p>

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Chelsea reportedly want an extra £15m but there is a limit as to how far United are willing to go, given the player is soon out of contract and they need to strengthen in other areas this summer. </p>

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Mount would certainly help bolster a midfield that the club recognises would benefit from more options and legs, as Erik ten Hag continues to shape the side in his image. </p>

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The attacking midfielder came through the ranks at Chelsea, scoring 27 goals and providing 22 assists in 129 Premier League appearances. </p>

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The 24-year-old - a Champions League winner with the Blues - has won 36 England caps and started the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. </p>

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