The end for Mount at MU?

Mount has been unable to maintain consistency due to persistent injuries.

Manchester United are in a rebuilding phase under Ruben Amorim, with the aim of regaining Premier League and domestic cup competition in the 2025/26 season. With the club closing in on the £71m signing of Mbeumo from Brentford and the £62.5m signing of Cunha from Wolves, Mason Mount’s future at Old Trafford is in doubt.

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With the 2025/26 season only featuring the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup, Manchester United do not need too many personnel, and Mount, with his lackluster form, could become redundant in Amorim's plans.

Mount joined Manchester United from Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for a fee of £55m, with great expectations. He showed his creativity and strong pressing ability at Stamford Bridge, impressing both Erik ten Hag and later Ruben Amorim. However, his first two seasons at Man United became a nightmare for the England star.

Mount’s injury woes have limited him to just 35 Premier League appearances over the past two years, scoring five goals and providing four assists – a modest return for a big transfer fee. In the 2024/25 season, he has started just 12 games, with the majority of his time spent on the bench or absent due to hamstring and muscle injuries.

A decline in form, coupled with a lack of consistency in different tactical systems under Erik ten Hag and later Ruben Amorim, saw Mount gradually lose his place in the team.

MU needs to streamline the squad

Manchester United’s signings of Mbeumo and Cunha mark a shift in their squad-building strategy, but they also present a challenge for Mason Mount. Both new signings bring qualities that Mount cannot match, especially in Amorim’s favoured 3-4-3 formation.

Mbeumo, with 20 goals and eight assists in the Premier League last season, is one of the top attacking players in the league. He is versatile enough to play as a right winger, second striker or even centre-forward, which suits the role Amorim requires on the wing.

Mbeumo will bring many solutions to MU next season/

Statistics from Opta show that Mbeumo has 2.5 attacking dribbles per game, along with sharp finishing ability (18/20 goals in the penalty area). Compared to Mount, who lacks explosiveness and effectiveness in attack, Mbeumo is a clear upgrade in both form and durability.

Cunha brings versatility, with the ability to play as a centre-forward, second striker, or left-winger. He scored 15 goals and provided seven assists in the Premier League last season, while also excelling at pressing and getting involved in defensive situations.

Cunha’s versatility allows him to play a variety of roles in Amorim’s system, from being a centre-forward in a 3-4-3 to supporting Bruno Fernandes in midfield. Mount, meanwhile, with his simple, space-hungry style of play, finds it difficult to compete with Cunha. More importantly, both Mbeumo and Cunha are in top form in the Premier League.

With the duo in place, Mount is unlikely to have a place in the squad, especially as United prioritise players who can make an immediate impact. In the 2025/26 season, Manchester United will only compete in three competitions: the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, having failed to qualify for Europe after a disappointing 15th place finish last season.

With a less intense schedule than seasons with the Champions League or Europa League, the "Red Devils" do not need to maintain a large squad, especially in attack and creative midfield.

Mount, who is expected to play as an attacking midfielder or a second striker, cannot compete with Fernandes - who is almost untouchable in the “number 10” position - or Mbeumo and Cunha, who are superior in efficiency and versatility.

Even Joshua Zirkzee, despite not being in top form, is still considered a more viable backup option thanks to his ability to play as a centre-forward. With a lean squad, Manchester United may look to sell or loan Mount to reduce his wage bill (£250,000/week) and reinvest in other positions.

United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has insisted the club will not spend recklessly. Selling Mount, whose market value is estimated at £30-40m, could help the club recoup some of their money and free up funds to sign other targets, such as Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta or a full-back.

With Man United only competing in the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup in the 2025/26 season, the need for a lean squad makes Mount even more “redundant”. The club pushing to sell or loan Mount would be a reasonable step to optimize resources.

Source: https://znews.vn/dau-cham-het-cho-mount-tai-mu-post1569888.html