Rio Ferdinand gives view on imminent Manchester United signing Mason Mount

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has given his view on the club’s imminent signing of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.

The Red Devils are expected to announce a deal for Mason Mount shortly, having agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign the England international.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Mount has completed his medical. Personal terms were agreed last month.

Mount will become Manchester United’s first summer signing, with moves for a goalkeeper and striker expected to follow.

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Rio Ferdinand on Mason Mount

Speaking to FIVE, Rio Ferdinand gave his view on Manchester United’s incoming deal for Mason Mount.

The former centre-back said: “I think Mason Mount is a very good signing, he will be a valuable member of the squad,  he’s a good player, top player, I love the way he plays football.

“Every manager he’s had has been nothing but positive about him, integral to everything they do.

“(He brings) goals, assists, chances created, runs deep into the box, always a goal threat, decisive player in the team, he has to play. In big games he can perform and impact games.

“He’s a high-intensity player, everything you’d want from an attacking player in midfield. For that price in today’s market he could turn out to be a very good piece of business.”

Manchester United will pay an initial £55 million for Mount, which will rise to £60 million. The price was lower than Chelsea would have wanted, due to his expiring contract.

We have taken a look at possible squad numbers for Mount, this is something United will typically announce separately to his formal unveiling.

Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy reported that Mason Mount was ‘wowed’ by Erik ten Hag‘s knowledge and appreciation of his game, and is looking forward to working with the Red Devils boss.

Mount, 24, arrives at United as a Champions League winner, who lost a little momentum amid injury and the dysfunction at Chelsea last season. He now has an exciting fresh start at Old Trafford, and hopefully United fans will love watching him play, just as Ferdinand describes.