Mason Mount was photographed arriving for his medical examinations on Monday morning ahead of his anticipated move to Manchester United.
Last week, news emerged that Chelsea and United had reached an agreement on a transfer fee of approximately 60 million euros for the talented English midfielder.
According to Sky Sports, the Chelsea academy product is expected to sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with the possibility of extending it for an additional year, pending the successful completion of his medical tests.
Several Manchester United sources have confirmed that Mount was driven to the club’s training base in Carrington.
Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has indicated that the official announcement of the transfer is likely to take place later this week.
Earlier reports suggested that Mount’s contract with Chelsea would expire next summer, and negotiations between him and his childhood club had failed to reach an agreement.
The disparity in contract length and salary demands is believed to be the primary factor behind the impasse between the parties.
Mount imitates Ronaldo’s technique
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best free-kick takers of all time and has scored some iconic ones. He has a distinct technique of standing elegantly over the ball before hitting.
Ronaldo is arguably football’s biggest influencer with his lifestyle, fashion, and goal celebration, a global phenomenon copied by colleagues and football lovers worldwide.
Mount is also a Ronaldo fanboy and spoke about how he modelled his freekick technique after the Portuguese, from his days at Cobham Academy.
Mount in Utd’s line-up
It was also reported that Mount brings something different to United, and coach Erik ten Hag will need to find the best set-up in the new season.