Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, June 16.
01.06.2023 - 09:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Mason Mount could grab his favourite squad number at Manchester United if his proposed transfer goes through - but there will be some red tape for the England international to tackle first.
Mount, 24, is preparing to leave Stamford Bridge when the market reopens and United are in pole position to win the race for his signature. Mount's representatives - father Tony and agent Neil Fewings - have held advanced talks with key figures at Old Trafford and they have settled on important details.
As things stand, there has been no agreement between the clubs when it comes to a fee and so United must wait a little while longer before potentially unveiling Mount as their first summer signing. However, it appears as though they have a free run at the Chelsea midfielder.
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Arsenal and Liverpool were thought to be interested. However, as they prepare to tot-up further numbers in the boardroom, staff in the United megastore might also be checking their stockroom to see exactly what letters and numbers they have in the building for Mount's anticipated arrival.
Throughout his Chelsea career, the 36-cap England international has worn number 19 and that is also the jersey he donned during a previous loan spell with Vitesse, and for England at two major tournaments. It might ordinarily be a simple decision for him to make in that respect.
However, former Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is currently assigned that particular squad number. Varane could, though, opt for a change to number four this summer as United prepare to wave goodbye to long-serving centre-back Phil Jones when his contract expires. Varane donned the number four at Real Madrid and with the France national team prior
Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, June 16.
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.
Benni McCarthy has detailed what life is like on a daily basis for him as a member of Manchester United's coaching team, hailing the amount of work that goes in behind the scenes.
Manchester United could give Mason Mount his favourite No.19 at Old Trafford if Raphael Varane swaps numbers for his own preferred choice.
The Wembley roar that greeted Alejandro Garnacho's arrival into the FA Cup final fray hinted at both Manchester United's huge potential and their biggest problem.
Raphael Varane has branded Karim Benzema a 'legend' after it was announced the striker would be leaving Real Madrid this summer.
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has vowed that the club "will come back stronger" following Saturday's heartbreaking 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount avoided answering questions about his future after agreeing personal terms with Manchester United.
Luke Shaw ought to play in the heart of defence once more for Manchester United to try and nullify the threat Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses.
As the dust settled on another thumping for Manchester United away at City, in the sprawling Etihad press room Erik ten Hag unconvincingly explained why he did not maximise a Portuguese-speaking five-times Champions League winner out of "big respect for his career".
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane admits that he is "worried" for his old club ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley - but believes Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford will cause them problems.
Erik ten Hag made five permanent Manchester United summer signings, with Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Antony and Lisandro Martinez all putting pen to paper in his first window.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes David de Gea has showed 'progression' with his footwork at times this season as he contemplates what to do next in his encouraging Old Trafford rebuild.
Erik ten Hag says he expects Lisandro Martinez back at Carrington in the next few days and hopes he will return from injury in time for the start of pre-season.
Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand believes Harry Maguire must leave Manchester United this summer for the sake of both his club and international careers.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has a four-point criteria that he looks for in his dressing room leaders.
Victor Lindelof's form could convince Erik ten Hag to keep him at Manchester United with the defender set to assess his future at the end of the season.
Nottingham Forest want to sign Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson on a permanent basis, according to reports.
Manchester United fans have urged Raphael Varane to ensure bitter rivals Manchester City do not win the treble.
Andy Cole insists Manchester United must look for a younger striker than Harry Kane this summer.