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Mason Mount, a rising star in European football, showcases remarkable versatility and exceptional skill on the pitch. Transitioning seamlessly between midfield and attack, he orchestrates plays with precision and creates scoring opportunities for his team. With his dynamic dribbling, intelligent vision, and lethal long-range shots, Mount has emerged as a game-changer for Chelsea and the English national team. Furthermore, his ability to link play and make incisive passes makes him a key contributor in both build-up and counter-attacking situations.

Manchester United is still in talks for Mason Mount.

The red devils still have hopes of signing Mason Mount from Chelsea even after facing a rejection for the third time. Manchester United is unable to match the demands of Todd Boehly. As per reports, Chelsea has a demand of 57 million pounds with an add-on of 8 million. Chelsea’s boss very well knows Mount is big money and won’t let go of him for a low price. However, Mason Mount has another 12 months in his contract with the blue brigade.

On the other hand, United believe their offer on the table is a fair bid given the player’s interest in moving on. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea and United will close the deal as soon as possible. However, the offer of 55 million is still on the table, with further additions depending on the talks between the parties.

Other options on the list for Manchester United

If somehow the deal ends not in favour of Manchester United, they still have others on the list. As per reports, The Red Devils are in talks with Brighton regarding Moises Caicedo. The 21-year-old Eucador International has a price tag of 80 million. It’ll be interesting to see how things turn out between Chelsea and United with respect to Mason Mount. Hopefully, this week we might see a closure to this bid.

However, It’s a money-making month for Chelsea as they finalize a Ruben Loftus Cheek deal of 18 million with AC Milan. As per Guardian, Chelsea could look to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan to strengthen their goalkeeper’s department. Moreover, as Edouard Mendy’s move to Al-Ahli is on the verge of completion, Chelsea only has Kepa and Bettinelli in as options for the first team.

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It has been a season of release for Chelsea. Apart from Ruben and Mount, there are many players who have left Cobham for new ventures. Mateo Kovacic went to Manchester City for 25 Million, whereas Hakim Ziyech made a move to Al- Nassr. Additionally, Kante went to Al Ittihad on a free transfer and Koulibaly to Al-Hilal for 17 million.

Hansjorg Wyss told Swiss newspaper Blick that Abramovich “wants to get rid of Chelsea quickly” after the threat of sanctions was raised in Parliament.

Abramovich gave “stewardship and care” of Chelsea to its foundation trustees following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Chelsea have chosen not to respond to the claims of 86-year-old Wyss.

The west London club have always previously denied reports that they are up for sale.

Abramovich, 55, is alleged to have strong ties to Russian president Vladimir Putin, which he has denied. Other Russian billionaires have already been the subject of European Union sanctions where their assets have been frozen.

That has included Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who has commercial links to Everton.

The United Kingdom government is yet to sanction Abramovich or Usmanov, but Labour MP Chris Bryant said in Parliament on Tuesday that Abramovich was “terrified of being sanctioned which is why he is going to sell his home tomorrow [Wednesday], and another flat as well”.

On Wednesday, during Prime Minister’s Questions, Labour leader Keir Starmer asked why Abramovich was not facing sanctions, with Boris Johnson replying it was “not appropriate to comment on any individual cases at this stage”.

Wyss also said: “Abramovich is trying to sell all of his villas in England, he also wants to get rid of Chelsea quickly.

“I and three other people received an offer on Tuesday to buy Chelsea from Abramovich.”

A spokesperson for Abramovich declined to comment on those claims.

Should Abramovich decide to sell Chelsea, it would be a seismic moment for the club and English football.

Having bought the Blues in 2003 for £140m, Chelsea have been transformed under the Russian’s reign, and in many ways it has set the template for how much finance was needed to compete at the top end of the Premier League.

In total, Abramovich has loaned the club more than £1.5bn which has brought great success.

Under his ownership, the club have won the Champions League twice, both the Premier League and FA Cup five times, the Europa League twice and the League Cup three times.

In August 2021, they won the Uefa Super Cup and they recently won their first Club World Cup, meaning the Blues have won every trophy possible since Abramovich took over at the club.

Analysis by Football finance expert Kieran Maguire

Trying to value a club is always challenging. I calculated valuations for all Premier League clubs in 2020 which valued Chelsea at about £1.2bn.

Chelsea have also lost more money than any club in the history of the Premier League, so it would be difficult from a financial perspective to justify the reported £2bn price tag, especially given its stadium is much smaller than rivals from the ‘Big Six’

However, If there is a willing buyer and a willing seller then a deal is normally straightforward once due diligence from both parties has taken place.

If assets are frozen or sanctioned then it comes down to the nature of the sanctions, which may or may not prevent an individual or company taking money and/or assets out of the UK.

Chelsea’s £1.5bn debt is owed by Roman Abramovich’s company Fordstam to another of his companies, Camberley International Investments, based in the British Virgin Isles, so to an extent Abramovich is both the borrower and the lender. If the club is sold for more than £1.5bn then the proceeds could be used to pay back the loan.

So from a financial point of view football clubs are not always great investments. But for those looking to buy a club as a trophy asset, where the rewards, such as winning leagues and cups and the kudos and fame that it brings, then they may feel that a club is a worthy investment.