Bayern Munich are planning a sensational swoop for Mason Mount with Manchester United struggling to finalise a deal for the Chelsea star.
Erik ten Hag has made the England international a priority signing this summer, but has thus far had three bids rejected. The London club have offered a compromise, asking their rivals to bid £58 million with the potential for £7 million more in add ons, a notion which United have seemingly baulked at.
The stalemate has reportedly forced Ten Hag to focus on other targets. And the Dutch boss is now being linked with moves for Brighton's Moises Caicedo and Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch.
Mount's contract expires in 2024 and he's already outlined that he won't be extending his current deal. His stance means it benefits Todd Boehly to sell him this summer, rather than let the academy graduate leave for free in 12 months' time.
And in a dramatic development, the Bundesliga giants could now be Mount's next destination. Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel wants his club to capitalise on Manchester United’s struggle to agree a fee, and according to The Guardian, the German giants are preparing to hijack their negotiations at the 11th hour.
Mount, 24, was an integral part of the Chelsea side that won the Champions League under Tuchel in 2020/21, and remains highly rated by his former boss. Indeed, it was after his departure from Stamford Bridge that his career seemingly derailed, failing to hold down a regular place under Graham Potter or Frank Lampard.
Bayern's hopes could inevitably rest on whether Mount has any desire to leave England. Despite going to the World Cup in Qatar, his lack of first-team action has cost him on the international stage, as he was left out of Gareth Southgate's squad for the recent games against Malta and North Macedonia.
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Bayern are showing ambition in the transfer market this summer after an indifferent 2022/23 campaign. Despite retaining their top flight title, albeit amid a collapse from Borussia Dortmund on the final day, they were dumped out of the Champions League by Manchester City and CEO Oliver Kahn was sacked immediately after the campaign.
The club have been in the race to sign Declan Rice from West Ham. However, the £100million price tag, coupled with Rice's desire to remain in the Premier League, has scuppered their hopes.
Mateo Kovacic was also another target. The ex-Chelsea man, who also played under Tuchel, is instead set to join treble winners City.
