Manchester United should return with a 3rd bid to efficiently finish their pursuit of Mason Mount.

The Purple Devils have didn’t persuade Chelsea to promote the England midfielder after rejecting an improved second bid of practically £50m, based on ESPN’s Rob Dawson.

The most recent bid is larger than United’s opening bid of £40m, however nonetheless effectively under Chelsea’s £70m valuation for the 24-year-old midfielder.

Mount, who has a 12 months left on his contract, seems set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer time after contract talks with Chelsea officers broke down. He thinks he is open to becoming a member of the Purple Devils.

Nonetheless, the switch is more likely to hinge on Chelsea downgrading their valuation, with United not believing £70m is a good value for a participant that might depart the Blues without cost subsequent summer time, provides Dawson.

Mount is a graduate of the Chelsea Academy and has appeared in 129 Premier League matches since making his debut in 2019.