‘Mason, he says you’re going to Manchester United’: Chelsea midfielder Mount refuses to rule out a move to Erik ten Hag’s side this summer in awkward interview with F1’s Martin Brundle at the Spanish GP
- Mason Mount has commented on a possible summer move to Manchester United
- The Chelsea midfielder spoke to F1’s Martin Brundle at the Spanish GP
- Mount’s Blues teammate Ben Chilwell appeared to suggest he goes to United
Chelsea star Mason Mount has refused to rule out a summer move to Manchester United in an awkward interview with Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle.
Mount was present at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on Sunday afternoon.
Before watching the action alongside Chelsea teammate Ben Chilwell, he ran into Sky Sports presenter Brundle on his famous pre-race circuit walk.
Chilwell had a chat with Brundle before pointing him in the direction of Mount and saying, “Let’s talk to Mason,” before the midfielder replied, “What’s he saying?” What does she say?’.
Brundle then replied, “He says you’re going to Manchester United!” in a typically direct approach.
Chelsea’s Mason Mount (left) has refused to rule out a summer move to Manchester United
His teammate Ben Chilwell (right) pointed Sky presenter Martin Brundle (left) to him
When asked about his future, Mount laughed awkwardly before giving a noncommittal answer
Mount, 24, laughed awkwardly after being put on the spot, before offering a noncommittal answer.
He said, ‘I’m here to just enjoy this race today, great day, can’t wait to see it.’
Chelsea defender Reece James, also at the race, admitted that ‘everyone at Chelsea will be sad to see Mason Mount leave’ if he leaves this summer as expected.
Manchester United have opened talks with the Blues about signing Mount, who has a year left on his contract and is unlikely to agree to an extension.
However, while United value Mount at around £55 million, Chelsea want £85 million to sell a player who has graduated from their academy. Arsenal and Liverpool have also been linked with the 24-year-old.
James told Sky Sports: “If he goes everyone will be sad to see him go.”
Mount has been thinking about his future while on holiday this week with a group of friends, including Chilwell, in Spain.
He joined Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Scuderia AlphaTauri garage for Saturday’s qualifying session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Mount later presented Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen with the pole position award after qualifying fastest for Sunday’s race.
Mount and Chilwell were just a few of the many football stars to attend the Spanish GP, with Joao Felix – on loan from Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge – plus James and Sergio Busquets rocking out to the F1 showpiece.
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe also made an appearance, while Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte arrived at Wembley Stadium 24 hours after his side’s FA Cup final win against rivals Manchester United.