Mason Mount: Manchester United to focus on other targets after Chelsea reject third bid of £55m for midfielder

Manchester United are understood to be re-focusing on other targets as there is an “impasse” in their pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.

Sky Sports has been told their latest offer worth £55m for Mount remains on the table, which Chelsea rejected on Friday night.

United retain an interest in Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo – among other players.

Chelsea have made a counter-proposal of £58m plus £7m in add-ons in exchange for Mount, and offered to meet United in person to try and come to a positive resolution.

Image: Brighton's Moises Caicedo is of interest to Man Utd

England international Mount has one year left on his existing contract at Stamford Bridge and is understood to be keen on a move to Erik ten Hag’s side.

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Sky Sports News understands United are actively looking at alternative targets and it was suggested they would not increase their £55m offer after their third bid went in.

It was also understood United were open to negotiating if they received a positive response from Chelsea.

United must now decide if that response is positive enough to bring them back to the table or walk away and pursue alternative targets.

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Due to Financial Fair Play rules, it is unlikely United could spend a huge portion of their budget on one player – especially as they have other areas they want to strengthen.

For that reason, they are looking at a number of other options in midfield. Potential sales of players would, however, increase their spending power.

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