Manchester United have reportedly returned with an improved bid for Chelsea's Mason Mount despite having two previous offers rejected.
Manchester United have reportedly made a third improved bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, as they are keen on landing him this summer.
The 24-year-old England international refused contract extension proposals from his boyhood club, favouring a move to the Red Devils.
What happened
According to the Athletic's David Ornstein, the Manchester side have returned to the negotiation table with a new offer for Mount.
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