Manchester United’s midfield has been widely debated this summer after significant changes to the squad, but Mason Mount’s early pre-season form suggests he could offer an internal solution. The article argues that, alongside new signing Andrey Santos, Mount could provide energy, ball progression and defensive aggression without United needing to make another expensive midfield signing.

United have spent £83m on Santos and Youri Tielemans, while Manuel Ugarte faces months out injured and Casemiro departed when his contract ended in June. Potential targets including Aurelien Tchouameni could be costly, while United also need a left-sided player and a forward; Mount, signed for £55m in 2023 and now 27, has impressed against Wrexham and Rosenborg, helping United win the latter match 5-0.