Manchester United's pursuit of Mason Mount in the summer transfer window is at risk of following the same pattern as the Frenkie de Jong saga.
While United hit difficulties last year persuading De Jong to move to Old Trafford, this time the concern surrounds the player's parent club Chelsea.
The Blues appear reluctant to agree a fee with the Reds and MEN Sport understands the club's hierarchy are becoming frustrated with Chelsea's unwillingness to negotiate.
With United becoming frustrated, it appears it will only be a matter of time before Erik ten Hag switches his priorities to another midfield target because we already know there is an eagerness to buy a midfielder sooner rather than later.
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