Manchester United have been "dealt a blow" in their tentative attempt to sign Mason Mount - according to reports - as new Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel eyes up a reunion with the Chelsea player.
Speculation over Mount and his future at Stamford Bridge remains up in the air with the England midfielder only having 15 months left to run on his contract.
As thing stand, an extension to his agreement appears less and less likely with several potential suitors queuing up for his would-be signature.
With one eye on the summer transfer window already, United manager Erik ten Hag wants to make at least two major signings. Harry Kane has been picked out as his main target in the search for a new striker and the Premier League side also hope to bring in another midfielder to strengthen their ranks. READ MORE: Injury round-up and return dates Jude Bellingham, Frenkie de Jong and Declan Rice are understood to be top of the pile in that regard.
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