Manchester United transfer news: ETH notes 2 Mason Mount alternatives

Mohammed Kudus of Ajax (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)
Mohammed Kudus of Ajax (Photo by ANP via Getty Images) /
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In today’s Manchester United transfer news – Erik ten Hag monitors the situation of a player Arsenal & Liverpool are linked with, an update on Mason Mount & much more.

For yesterday’s Manchester United transfer news, click here.

Manchester United transfer news – Final Mason Mount ultimatum

We revealed on Friday that Manchester United planned to submit their third and final bid for Mason Mount. This was after their opening two bids were immediately rejected by Chelsea.

Well, the saga continues as Chelsea appear to have stalled on this bid. Therefore, Erik ten Hag is sticking true to his word and making this his final bid. Further, alternatives have been shortlisted, despite the bid remaining open in case Chelsea change their mind. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Mason Mount will either leave this summer or next year for free.

Manchester United transfer news – Erik ten Hag monitors Romeo Lavia

Fabrizio Romano has indicated that Arsenal and Liverpool lead the race, since they are the only two make movements, for Romeo Lavia. However, Manchester United and Chelsea are also interested. None of the four interested clubs have made an opening bid as this Lavia pursuit could even persist for the entirety of the transfer window, with bigger transfers taking priority.

Manchester United transfer news – Mohammed Kudus & Taylor Booth eyed

As stated earlier, Erik ten Hag has Mason Mount alternatives on his mind. According to ESPN, two of those would be Mohamed Kudus of Ajax and Taylor Booth of Utrecht. Both of them play in similar roles to Mason Mount, just behind the line of attack.

What do you make of today’s Manchester United transfer news?