Football rumours: Manchester United and Chelsea agree fee for Mason Mount

England international Mount looks set to move to Old Trafford in a £60m deal.
Football rumours: Manchester United and Chelsea agree fee for Mason Mount

By PA Sport Staff

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount looks set to sign for Manchester United after the clubs found a middle ground for the deal, according to the Mirror. United will get their man for £60million after their £50m bid was rejected.

The Blues had hoped for £70m for Mount, who scored three goals in 24 Premier League games last season.

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The Guardian also report that Tottenham are the frontrunners to sign Leicester City and England midfielder James Maddison.

After Southampton’s relegation to the Championship, the Independent report that James Ward-Prowse is open to a move to Fulham.

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