Chelsea have “immediately rejected” Manchester United’s opening bid for midfielder Mason Mount.
The offer is thought to be worth £40m.
Privately, United know what they are prepared to pay and it’s understood there is a big gap in valuations.
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Mount has one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and there is a growing feeling he wants to make the move.
United have a price in mind for the 24-year-old and will not overpay for the Chelsea academy graduate as he heads into the final year of his current deal.