Manchester United will improve their initial offer for Mason Mount to in excess of £50million, talkSPORT understands.
The Red Devils are targeting a move for the Chelsea star as they look to bolster their midfield this summer.
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Mount is available for transfer due to having just 12 months remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
As a result, Chelsea are keen to cash in on the star to avoid the prospect of losing him for nothing next year.
United lodged a bid of £40million earlier this week, however that offer was flatly refused by the west London side who value the England midfielder at closer to £70million.
Earlier this month talkSPORT was told Mount had agreed personal terms with the Red Devils.
Erik ten Hag had pushed to get the deal done imminently, with the Dutchman seeing the 24-year-old as a priority signing alongside finding a new striker.
However with the latest offer still around £20million short of Chelsea’s valuation, it means that there’s likely to be work still to do in order to get the addition over the line.
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The Blues will also be keen to get a deal done swiftly as their summer transfer plans hinge on raising funds from high-profile departures.
TalkSPORT understands that they’ve also set a £75million asking price for Kai Havertz, with Arsenal keen on a move for the Germany international.
