Manchester United are prepared to turn to other targets after Chelsea rejected a third bid for Mason Mount.

The offer worth £55m was turned down after the first two bids were rejected. United now retain an interest in Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo – among other players.

Chelsea Counter

Chelsea made a counter-proposal of £58m plus £7m in add-ons in exchange for Mount and offered to meet United in person to try and come to a positive resolution.

Sky Sports News now reports United are actively looking at alternative targets and it was suggested they would not increase their £55m offer after their third bid went in.

It was also understood United were open to negotiating if they received a positive response from Chelsea.

England international Mount has one year left on his existing contract at Stamford Bridge and is understood to be keen on a move to Erik ten Hag’s side.

Due to Financial Fair Play rules, it is unlikely United could spend a huge portion of their budget on one player – especially as they have other areas they want to strengthen.

For that reason, they are looking at a number of other options in midfield. Potential sales of players would, however, increase their spending power.