'From what I hear...' - Insider: Man United make new plan to block Michael Carrick favourite's exit
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(Credit: Imago) Mason Mount: Man United plan to reject new offers after Michael Carrick decision Sat 25 April 2026 8:00, UK Mason Mount looks set to stay at Manchester United beyond the summer transfer window despite growing interest in his situation.The 27-year-old has returned to the United first-team squad in recent weeks and featured during their 1-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last time out.Michael Carrick is believed to be a big fan of the midfielder both on the pitch and behind the scenes and would be extremely reluctant to lose him this summer.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that, despite concerns about Mount’s patchy injury record at Old Trafford, the club now plan to keep him.While there is still uncertainty around who their next permanent manager will be, Carrick remains the favourite, and is playing a part in Man United’s transfer plans. 🔄 Man United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signing scoops, departures, and contract news from the United boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES What is Man United’s new plan for Mason Mount?Football Insider revealed last month that Man United will block offers for Mount and have no plans to let him leave Old Trafford in the near future.Despite his lack of playing time so far this season caused by injuries, he remains an important part of the squad and the plans for the future.Mason Mount2025-26 StatsAppearances21Starts11Minutes Played916Goals3Assists1Mason Mount’s stats for Man United in 2025-26.
(via Transfermarkt)Carrick’s desire to keep the midfielder will also play a part, and any interest in a deal will be rebuffed as part of United’s efforts to continue their recent progress.“To be honest, I’m surprised at how highly everybody speaks of Mount,” Brown told Football Insider.“That’s not an insult to him in any way, by all accounts he’s a great lad, a good influence behind the scenes and he’s very well-liked in the dressing room.“But good lads don’t win you football matches, good players do, and he hasn’t been fit and available often enough to prove he can do that.“I have to hold my hands up, from what I hear, Michael Carrick is a very big fan of his and he’s spoken very highly of him in the press as well.“If he feels he can still do a job when he’s fit and will be a part of his squad, then that’s all that matters, and they will be making efforts to keep him.“There will be interest from other clubs because he’s got a good reputation, but Man United want to keep him so that’s that as far as they’re concerned.”Which clubs are interested in signing Mount?Despite Untied’s reluctance to sell this summer, a number of close are keeping a close eye on the England international in case he becomes available. Brown previously told Football Insider that Aston Villa are interested in signing Mount and could make a move for him when the summer transfer window opens.Credit: ImagoVilla have been long-term admirers of the midfielder, while Fulham have been tipped among multiple other clubs looking to take advantage of his situation.His ongoing fitness issues, which have proved problematic since his arrival in 2023, leading to suggestions United could cash in for the right price.Should a new manager replace Carrick, they are likely to assess their squad, and players including Mount could become availble before the window ends.
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