Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Thursday, June 22.
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Chelsea letting Mason Mount head to Manchester United would be a "mind-blowing" decision and the Old Trafford club "won't believe their luck" if they get the transfer over the line.
That's the view of former Arsenal forward Paul Merson. United have agreed personal terms with the England midfielder over a move to Manchester, but are yet to agree a transfer fee with the Stamford Bridge side.
The 24-year-old has a year left to run on his contract at Chelsea and has not agreed a fresh deal. Mount is one of several players the London side are expected to sell this summer to trim down a big squad and also recoup funds after two transfer window splurges recently.
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United have made strengthening in the centre forward department a priority, but Erik ten Hag is also keen to add bodies to central midfield.
Retired Arsenal player Merson is bemused that Chelsea could allow Mount to head to a rival club which could end up 'haunting' them in the future. He believes the Stamford Bridge club are following a pattern from last summer which saw Antonio Rudiger move to Real Madrid and Merson cannot understand why Chelsea might strengthen a potential top-four rival for next season.
He told Sky Sports: "I cannot believe Chelsea are letting Mason Mount go. We saw it last season with Antonio Rudiger, who was outstanding and one of the best defenders at the club. He asked for more money and they didn’t give him it and then they buy Kalidou Koulibaly for £33m on a four-year contract which works out as more money than what they’d give Rudiger.
"Now they’re doing it with Mount. He’s one of their own, he hasn’t had a very good season but they’re
Here are your Manchester United morning headlines on Thursday, June 22.
Manchester United are 'considering' going head-to-head with Arsenal in the battle to sign West Ham United captain Declan Rice.
Old Trafford hosted England's win over North Macedonia on Monday night as some of Manchester United's stars enjoyed one more appearance at their home ground at the end of a long season.
Manchester United are in the market for reinforcements in several parts of their squad this summer.
Brendan Rodgers has already warned Manchester United they could become Sheikh Jassim's "plaything" should his takeover bid for the club should prove successful.
Marcus Rashford will congratulate the Manchester City players when they arrive at St. George's Park for international duty but admits it's 'not nice' to see his club rivals secure a historic treble.
Manchester United have seen their first bid for Mason Mount rejected by Chelsea, according to reports.
Bayern Munich's president has confirmed the club will be 'able to spend 100 million euros' on signing a striker this summer.
Manchester United have reportedly set their maximum bid for Mason Mount at £60million.
A final decision on the takeover at Manchester United is reportedly set to be delivered later this week.
Warnings have been issued over the dangers of swimming and jumping into cold water as hot weather hits the region this weekend.
Former Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo has been named in the Saudi Pro-League team of the season ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who misses out entirely.
People in the UK have been warned about a potentially fatal health condition that thrives during the summertime.
Here are your Man United morning headlines on Tuesday, June 7
Manchester United are 'interested' in signing highly-rated Chicago Fire midfielder Brian Gutierrez ahead of this summer's transfer window officially opening for business next Wednesday.
Summer has finally arrived, and with the warm weather in full swing, you might be thinking of showing your garden some love.
Casemiro has taken to Instagram to thank Manchester United's fans for the support he has been shown during his first season at the club, adding that 'the glory days must return' to Old Trafford.
Ally McCoist believes Declan Rice should snub Manchester United's advances and favour a move to Arsenal instead.
Former captain Roy Keane insisted the officials were right to award Manchester United a first half penalty in Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.
Juan Mata has taken to social media to celebrate being crowned a league champion one year after he left Manchester United.