Manchester United agree deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign England midfielder Mason Mount for an initial £55million from Chelsea, according to media reports.

The Red Devils will pay an additional £5million dependent on appearances and success.

The 24-year-old is understood to have agreed a five-year contract, with an option for a further year.

Agreeing a deal for Mount helps to bolster the options for United boss Erik ten Hag in a key midfield area.

Mount came through the ranks at Chelsea, scoring 27 goals and providing 22 assists in 129 Premier League appearances.

The 24-year-old - a Champions League winner with the Blues in 2021 - has won 36 England caps and started the Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.