Mason Mount’s Liverpool dream shattered: £60 million Manchester United deal sealed

In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that Mason Mount, the talented midfielder from Chelsea, had expressed a desire to join Liverpool instead of Manchester United. However, it was United who successfully struck a deal with Chelsea this week, reportedly amounting to £60 million.

The 24-year-old Mount is now set to undergo a medical and finalize personal terms with Manchester United, as the clubs work on the necessary paperwork. The agreement includes potential add-ons of £5 million, dependent on Mount’s appearances and the team’s success.

While United secured Mount’s signature, it appears that Liverpool had been his preferred destination. According to reports, Mount’s agent, Neil Fewings, has strong connections within the Liverpool camp. However, negotiations between Liverpool and Mount’s representatives faced difficulties, opening the door for United’s attractive financial package.

It is believed that Mount will earn a staggering £250,000 per week at Old Trafford, which could rise to £300,000 per week with bonuses. This represents a significant increase from his current £80,000 per week wage at Chelsea, as reported by FBRef.

As a product of Chelsea’s esteemed academy, Mount has made 195 appearances for the club since his first-team debut in 2017, scoring an impressive 33 goals. However, under the new management of Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea is undergoing a squad trimming process. This week alone, they have sold Kai Havertz to Arsenal, Mateo Kovacic to Manchester City, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to AC Milan. Notable stars like N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy, and Kalidou Koulibaly have also made moves to Saudi Arabia.

With the acquisition of Mount, Manchester United’s attention now turns to securing a new striker and goalkeeper, as they continue their squad-building efforts.