Inside Manchester United’s summer transfer window so far as Mason Mount becomes first signing
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United are finally up and running in the summer transfer window. Mason Mount is set to become Man United's first senior signing of the summer after the club agreed a fee with Chelsea of an initial £55million fee, with a further £5million due in add-ons.
Erik ten Hag will no doubt be keen to continue building after an impressive first season at Old Trafford, but had so far been forced to watch on as rivals such as Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal have all made additions to their squad.
The Reds boss has targeted a world-class centre-forward and dynamic midfielder during the summer transfer window, while uncertainty surrounding David de Gea's future at Old Trafford means he could be in the market for a new number 1 goalkeeper as well.
Mount's pending arrival should box off his need for a new midfielder, but more arrivals are still needed. Departures are also needed to balance the books this summer with United operating under a tight budget due to Financial Fair Play constraints.
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