Manchester United lead Mason Mount's race after Liverpool end interest

Chelsea demands £70 million for the midfielder

Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount. Manchester United still remain interested.

The Reds have started their summer signings following the acquisition of Alexis MacAllister from Brighton & Hove Albion.

However, Klopp is eager to infuse more vitality into the core of his squad, and Mount is regarded as a more attack-minded midfielder.

Liverpool will aim to overhaul their midfield and add fresh legs for next season given that Jordan Henderson is reaching the twilight of his career and James Milner has left the club. 

Fabinho hasn't been at the top of his form, while Thiago Alcantara remained injured the majority of the time last season. 

However, Athletic claims that the Merseyside team have since cooled their pursuit of the player after first expressing interest in him.

That's partly because of Chelsea's £70 million valuation of Mason Mount, who just has one year left on his contract. That represents roughly a twofold increase over what Brighton had asked for Mac Allister.

The fact that the 24-year-old prefers a move to Old Trafford over Anfield is a factor in Liverpool's choice, and the Red Devils are now in the lead in the hunt to recruit him.

Erik ten Hag seeks to replace Christian Eriksen with a younger player, but United won't pay the Blues' asking price. On the contrary, the Red Devils will make a test offer for the 24-year-old of about £50 million.

The United head coach appreciates Mount's athleticism, which can help bolster the United's midfield, while the Blues will be hoping to use Mauricio Pochettino to convince the 24-year-old to ink down a new deal.