In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are locked in a battle for Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount. It has been stated that Spurs would have to rival Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the race to land the English playmaker this summer.
Mount’s Unimpressive Season At Man United
Mount experienced an underwhelming campaign at Old Trafford as he failed to impress at the centre of Erik ten Hag’s midfield. The 25-year-old made 20 appearances for the Red Devils last season, netting one goal and grabbing one assist in multiple competitions.
The English talent made most of his appearances off the bench which could be why he only averaged 1.6 tackles, 0.4 interceptions, 0.2 clearances, 0.4 shots, 0.4 key passes and 0.3 dribbles per game in the Premier League. He was accurate when distributing possession from midfield based on his pass success rate of 85.2% in the English top tier (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at Man United will expire in the summer of 2028 which could make it tough for Spurs to snap him up on a cut-price deal later this year.
Will Mount Be A Decent Fit For Tottenham Hotspur Boss Angelos Postecoglu?
Mount loves a tackle and can shoot the ball with venom from long range. He has also got the vision to create some inviting chances for his teammates when he is playing regularly and with confidence on the pitch. The English talent is an energetic runner with the ball but needs to find a way to be more decisive in the final third. He is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also function as a box-to-box midfielder or as a left-sided wide player if needed.
Mount would add more energy and dynamism to Tottenham boss Angelos Postecoglu’s midfield. He is good enough to challenge for a regular starting spot at the North London club next season.
However, Mount has lacked consistency during his time at Man United. Thus, Spurs should only go for him if the player is available on the cheap later this summer. At 25, Mount has his prime years ahead of him, so he would be a decent fit for Tottenham‘s needs in the long run. He might even help Spurs cope with fixture congestion better in the future.
