Carrick Blocks Mason Mount Exit as Six Clubs Are Rejected | OneFootball

Manchester United have rejected enquiries for Mason Mount from multiple clubs – including Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Fulham, Inter Milan, Napoli and RB Leipzig – with manager Michael Carrick making clear the 27-year-old will remain at Old Trafford for the 2026/27 season, according to TEAMtalk.

Mount joined United from Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for a fee reported at around £60 million and has made 72 appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing two assists. His time at Old Trafford has been affected by injuries and managerial changes, but the picture is shifting under Carrick.

TEAMtalk reports that Carrick is a huge admirer of Mount and believes there is still a top-class player waiting to emerge once he enjoys an uninterrupted run of fitness. The United boss values Mount’s intelligence, tactical flexibility and work ethic, while the midfielder is also said to be a hugely popular figure within the dressing room.

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Why Carrick’s backing carries real weight

This is not a case of a manager tolerating a legacy signing – Carrick has made clear he wants Mount to stay and that United have no intention of selling. Newcastle, who have already lost Anthony Gordon to Barcelona and Sandro Tonali to Tottenham this summer, made a direct enquiry. United rejected that advance along with those from the other interested clubs.

Carrick’s confidence in Mount is significant in its own right. With the United boss explicitly committed to keeping the midfielder, it is a clear signal of where his priorities lie as the club prepares for a Champions League season.

The context: from saleable asset to first-team fixture

This is a notable reversal. In the summer of 2024, United were reported to be open to selling Mount to help generate funds, with INEOS keen to recoup as much as possible of the original fee. At the time, his fitness and form had been a concern after a difficult first season in Manchester.

Two years on, the situation has changed markedly – at least in Carrick’s assessment. Mount’s contract runs until the summer of 2028, with an option to extend by a further year, and United have made clear they intend to keep him rather than cash in.