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Mason Mount is likely to join Manchester United this summer, with Chelsea resigned to losing their academy graduate. And, should a move to Old Trafford take place, he’ll need a helping hand from either Raphael Varane or Bruno Fernandes to acquire his dream shirt number. The latter is unlikely to give up his No 8, however, but Varane may feel more inclined to change things up…
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It’s hard to see Fernandes giving up the No 8 shirt for his team-mate, unless of course he was given the iconic No 7.
So that means the Chelsea star is likely to take on a different set of digits in the event of any expected move to the Blues’ Premier League rivals.
The No 7 is vacant, having previously been worn by Cristiano Ronaldo.
But Mount isn’t a big enough name to do it justice. United like a superstar to sport that particular number - and it’s likelier one of Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho will be given it instead.
The No 11 may soon be free if United don’t choose to welcome Mason Greenwood back into the fold.
Man Utd transfer news: Mason Mount dream shirt numbers are occupied at present (Image: GETTY)
"I wouldn't be so sure about Mount,” he told Sky Sports.
"They're going to be linked with lots of players but the one that would excite you really is [Harry] Kane."
On Mount, he added: "He's just gone off the boil a little bit.
“I know he can bounce back and he's got qualities and I was raving about him a few years ago.
"He's just gone missing the last year or two, had one or two injuries, the fact he can't get in a bad Chelsea team.
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Man Utd transfer news: Mason Mount could take Marcel Sabitzer or Wout Weghorst numbers (Image: GETTY)
"I wouldn't be hanging my hat too much on him in terms of improving United and closing the gap.
“I think he's a good player but would he improve United? I'm not so sure.
"I think [Declan[] Rice would, he would be a decent signing but in terms of the excitement and goalscoring, they've got to go for Kane but can you see Spurs selling to United?