Man Utd line up transfer alternative to Mason Mount after having £55m bid rejected by Chelsea
MANCHESTER UNITED are lining up a deal for Juventus star Federico Chiesa as they struggle to agree a deal for Mason Mount, according to reports.
The Red Devils have bid three times for the Chelsea star but all offers have been rejected.
Their latest bid worth £55million was turned down with the Blues holding out for £70million.
Man Utd could reportedly turn their attention away from the pursuit of Mount due to the hefty price tag.
Italian outlet claim Chiesa is one Erik ten Hag is looking to spend the cash on instead.
The 25-year-old is more attack-minded than Mount and is capable of playing anywhere along the frontline.
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Chiesa struggled with injury last season, netting four goals in 33 appearances.
The ex-Fiorentina ace also notably impressed during Italy's run to Euro 2020 glory.
And with Juve needing to cut costs after missing out on Champions League football due to being hit with a ten-point deduction, United believe they could snap him with the money that was set aside for Mount.
Rumours suggest the Serie A side will entertain offers for £51m.
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Chiesa sees his deal at Juventus end in the summer of 2025.
Man Utd will reportedly compete with Liverpool, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich for his signature.
Meanwhile, other claims suggest Brighton Moises Caicedo and Utrecht's Taylor Booth are wanted at Old Trafford.
There have been talks with Chiesa's team-mate Adrien Rabiot too.
The Frenchman's deal expires this summer.
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