Off-field battles: football's unseen game.

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"Manchester United's first signing this summer may not have been a player you had high expectations for, with the arrival of the former Chelsea player, Mason Mount. However, as a fan, it's natural to support the signing and see how he performs on the field. If he doesn't live up to expectations, criticism can come later.

In the transfer market, there's often a game of negotiations between clubs, and you're correct in mentioning the negotiations between Manchester United and Chelsea for Mason Mount. It's common for clubs to have different valuations of players, and negotiations can reach stalemates before reaching a resolution. In this case, Manchester United was initially unwilling to meet Chelsea's asking price of £70 million for a player with only one year left on his contract and no intention of renewing it. Negotiations reached an impasse.

Eventually, Manchester United might have felt that Chelsea wasn't serious about the deal and issued a final ultimatum: £55 million or nothing. They then publicly stated their intention to use the money they saved to pursue Chelsea's top target, Koundé. This move forced Chelsea to return to the negotiation table with a softened stance, and ultimately, Manchester United secured the transfer of Mason Mount for £55 million plus £5 million in add-ons, contingent on winning various trophies.

While you may have reservations about Mount's recent form, there's always hope that he can rediscover his talent under the guidance of the new manager. Football is full of uncertainties, and as fans, we can only watch and hope for the best. Negotiations and battles, both on and off the field, are an integral part of the beautiful game. Here's hoping that Mount is the starting point for Manchester United's transfer activity and that the team can address the positions that need strengthening. Winning some cups and maintaining a top-four position would certainly be a satisfying outcome for the upcoming season.

Sona59

Mount has a quite handsome appearance, doesn't he?

Shri333

Still looking forward to his future performance