Rene Meulensteen makes Mason Mount and Donny van de Beek comparison that speaks volumes

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Former Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen has expressed his concerns that Mason Mount's career could "fade" at Old Trafford.

Meulensteen said so while drawing parallels with Donny van de Beek's ill-fated transfer to the club. Mount made a high-profile move from Chelsea to United last summer in a £60million deal, beating off competition from Arsenal and Liverpool for the England international's signature.

However, the much-anticipated switch has not lived up to expectations for either player or club, with the 25-year-old limited to just 14 appearances last season due to a series of injuries.

Meulensteen, who served under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford, fears that Mount, like Van de Beek, may not fit into Erik ten Hag's system at United, reports the Daily Star. READ MORE: United's dream end to the transfer window READ MORE: The key transfer strategy change United have made in £156m spending spree under Ineos He also suggested that the high-profile switch could be heading the same way as Van de Beek's United move. "Mason Mount is in a bit of a similar situation to Donny van de Beek at Manchester United," Meulensteen said to Gambling Zone. "Sometimes when you stick to a certain system, it's hard to fit certain players and I fear he could be the new Donny and his career could fade at United." Mount has struggled to hold down a regular place in Ten Hag's starting XI, with the Dutchman using him in central and attacking midfield roles.