Newcastle United have been urged to make a surprise move for Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount, with former Red Devils assistant manager Rene Meulensteen suggesting the England international could be a good fit at St James' Park.
Mount joined Manchester United from Chelsea in the summer of 2023 but has struggled to establish himself as a key player at Old Trafford. The 27-year-old made 23 Premier League appearances last season, with injury ruling him out of nine matches. Injury concerns have plagued his three years at Old Trafford, despite having a brilliant fitness record previously at Stamford Bridge.
Meulensteen backs Mount move
Meulensteen, who was part of Sir Alex Ferguson's staff from 2007 to 2013, believes Mount would be reduced to a bit-part role at Manchester United this season. He told Andy's Bet Club: "Mason Mount to Newcastle could be a good move because if Mount stays, he would only be a bit-part player. Even if he stays at Manchester United and stays fit, it is hard to see Michael Carrick not starting Matheus Cunha or Bryan Mbeumo. You need a squad for many games, so he would get played at some point. Mason Mount is at a point in his career where he wants to play as much as possible. If he leaves, United would need to find backup for the left side."
Newcastle's midfield search
Newcastle are known to be in the market to sign a new midfielder this summer, having lost out to Aston Villa in the race to sign Switzerland international Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. Mount has two years remaining on his contract at Manchester United, with the option of a further year. However, given his age and likely wage demands, a move to Newcastle would seem unlikely based on the profile of players the club has targeted this summer.
The Magpies have been linked with Brazil international midfielder Danilo Santos of Botafogo, as well as Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall. Joe Willock could leave Newcastle this summer, with Turkish side Besiktas interested in his services. Multiple midfielders may need to be recruited should Bruno Guimaraes also leave the club amid interest from Arsenal. Midfielder Sean Steur was signed from Ajax earlier this month, with the Dutch teenager replacing the gap left in the squad by the sale of Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.
