Unlike some websites, the BBC aren’t in the business of reporting an endless cycle of rumours and incremental updates on transfers – when they report it, you can be fairly confident it’s happening.
So the news on their sport website published just 5 minutes ago that Manchester United are “optimistic” about signing a deal for Mason Mount very soon. There is “no sign” of a “successful resolution over talks” about a new contract.
Erik Ten Hag’s team need a striker above all this summer, but Mount’s attacking abilities have caught their eye – along with the eyes of Arsenal, Liverpool and plenty of other top teams.
All the reports of the last few days are that personal terms are already agreed between the player and his potential new club, and it will just come down to Chelsea and United agreeing on a fee.
The piece reiterates again that Chelsea “would prefer not to lose the England player” – well in that case, offer him a contract that makes him want to stay! It doesn’t seem like the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino will make a difference.
It’s not even going to be a saga – the Red Devils are going to be able to simply swoop in and take one of our star players just like that. It’s painful to watch. At least it sounds like it will be over quickly, and we won’t be dragged through the agony for a whole summer.