Mason Mount, who is expected to leave Chelsea in the upcoming transfer window, could potentially secure his preferred squad number at Manchester United if the proposed transfer materializes.

The 24-year-old midfielder is reportedly in advanced talks with key figures at Old Trafford, with his representatives, including his father Tony and agent Neil Fewings, discussing important details with the club.

While there is currently no agreement between the two clubs regarding the transfer fee, Manchester United appears to have a clear path in their pursuit of Mount, as Arsenal and Liverpool, who were previously believed to be interested, may no longer be in contention.

Regarding squad numbers, throughout his career at Chelsea, Mount has worn the number 19 jersey.

This number holds significance for him as he has also worn it during a loan spell with Vitesse and for the England national team in major tournaments. Given this history, the decision on his squad number at Manchester United may seemingly be straightforward for him to make.

Thiago Silva, the Chelsea defender, has seemingly hinted at Mason Mount’s departure from the club.

SportVectru understands that Mount, who has one year remaining on his contract with Chelsea, has reached personal terms with Manchester United, indicating a potential move to Old Trafford.

A social media news aggregator shared the news, capturing Thiago Silva’s attention. The Brazilian defender commented on the report using two crying emojis, which can be interpreted as an indication of Mount’s likely departure from Chelsea this summer.

Chelsea is reportedly aiming to sell Mount for a fee of £55 million in the upcoming weeks.

Chelsea appears to be open to the possibility of selling Mason Mount during the upcoming transfer window, as the club may see the departure of several homegrown players.

According to talkSPORT, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly willing to accept a reduced salary in order to secure a move to AC Milan, potentially making him another player set to leave Chelsea.

Both Mount and Loftus-Cheek were present at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea’s final Premier League match of the season, a 1-1 draw against Newcastle. Loftus-Cheek received a standing ovation from the Chelsea supporters when he was substituted in the 60th minute.

Unfortunately, Mount was not able to play in the match due to a pelvic injury, and his last appearance for the club may have been in the 2-0 Champions League second leg defeat to Real Madrid in April.

Mount displayed signs of emotion as he applauded the fans while they made their way around the pitch at Stamford Bridge, suggesting a sentimental farewell.

Arsenal has made it clear to intermediaries that their captain, Martin Odegaard, is not available for transfer.

Despite interest from PSG’s Luis Campos, Arsenal has firmly stated that they will not entertain any offers for Odegaard’s services.

Currently, Odegaard has two years remaining on his contract, with an option to extend until 2026.

However, Arsenal intends to restructure his current deal and offer him a substantial pay increase, demonstrating their commitment to him as the captain of the team.

The club has been proactive in securing contract extensions for key players, including Aaron Ramsdale, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel, and Gabriel Martinelli.

Odegaard is now next in line to have his terms upgraded, underlining Arsenal’s commitment to building a strong and cohesive squad for the future.