Man Utd legend Silvestre lists the five key attributes Chelsea's Mason Mount would bring as club launch transfer bid | The Sun

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Mikael Silvestre has listed the five key attributes Mason Mount would bring to the club.

The England international is a target for United, who have launched yet another bid to sign him from Chelsea.

Mount remains a key transfer target for the Red Devils, despite their improved £50million offer being rejected.

Silvestre is excited by the prospect of Mount joining his former club, even if a deal is yet to be struck.

The Frenchman believes he will bring a series of attributes with him, including versatility, finishing and mobility.

Silvestre also feels Mount loves to play in between the lines and can both receive and make precise passes.

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He told FourFourTwo: "Versatility is his obvious quality.

"I’ve been following him since his loan to Vitesse Arnhem, and there was laughter when he broke into Chelsea's first team.

"He's a very interesting player, very mobile and loves to play in between the lines, receiving and making precise passes.

"He's a good finisher as well and is a player in his prime. I think he would be an immediate reinforcement for United and would fit into Erik's philosophy as well."

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Chelsea are said to be "trying to comply with Mount's wishes", with the player keen on a move to Old Trafford.

However, the Blues also value the 24-year-old at £70million, despite him entering the final year of his deal after contract talks collapsed.

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