Five days after Manchester United expressed dissatisfaction with Chelsea's conduct, they agreed on a £55million fee for Mason Mount, rising to £60m.
11.06.2023 - 20:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Ben Chilwell might not want team-mate and close friend Mason Mount to move to Old Trafford this summer but has admitted he used to support Manchester United as a youngster.
United have agreed personal terms with England international Mount, with him still yet to agree a new contract at Stamford Bridge. His deal at Chelsea is poised to run out next summer so this upcoming transfer window is realistically the last chance the London side has to secure a substantial fee for the 24-year-old.
It remains to be seen what price United and Chelsea can agree for Mount, who came through the youth team ranks at Stamford Bridge. Mount could be one of several high-profile departures at Chelsea this summer as the club seeks to recoup funds after a heavy outlay in the past two transfer windows.
Mount was asked about joining United earlier this month when at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. However, he kept his cards close to his chest and was focused on enjoying the Formula 1 race.
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Chilwell made it clear that he wants Mount, his best friend, to remain at Stamford Bridge. He accompanied the midfielder to Catalonia to watch the action on the track, which was won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
He said: "I mean, that's none of my business personally, but I'd love him to stay. He's my best mate, so personally I would love him to stay. But, it's none of my business - I can't really comment on that."
But though Chilwell does not want Mount to head to Old Trafford, he used to go there as a boy. He has opened up on backing the Reds as a child and recalled making the long journey to the North West to watch United.
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