The Telegraph are reporting that Manchester United have left their third and theoretically final offer for Mason Mount “on the table” but also that the club are experiencing a “great deal of understandable frustration” about the negotiations.
This is said to be exacerbated by the fact that Mateo Kovacic is about to move to Man City for around £30m, while we want £70m for Mount.
As many have pointed out in response to this story, it doesn’t really add up. Chelsea wanted £70m for Mount, United made three offers below that asking price. If anyone should be frustrated, it’s Chelsea, as they have their time wasted by Red Devils.
The point about Mateo Kovacic is nonsense too. The Croatian is older, scores fewer goals, and very possibly is just less valued by Chelsea. It’s not really down to United to decide how much Chelsea charge for their players – we’re not doing City a favour, we just think Mount is worth a lot more than him.