Manchester United continue to face mounting frustration in the transfer market. According to Bangladesh Cricket Live sources, their third formal bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has been swiftly rejected. Despite including improved terms and performance-based add-ons, the Red Devils find themselves stuck in a stalemate. Chelsea, unwavering in their valuation, have made it clear they expect an even higher package and have invited United to the negotiating table for a more serious discussion.

The failed pursuit has once again reminded fans why the club is often dubbed “FC Pull-Up”—a nod to United’s rich history and global branding, but also to its repeated struggles in landing top targets. Meanwhile, in a twist of irony, Chelsea have already reached an agreement with Manchester City to offload Mateo Kovačić—a much smoother and swifter negotiation that only highlights United’s uphill battle.

As Mason Mount drifts further from Old Trafford, United have turned their attention to alternative midfield targets like Moisés Caicedo and Adrien Rabiot. Caicedo, the 21-year-old Brighton powerhouse, is a standout talent with a high ceiling and proven Premier League experience. Though he would command a steeper fee than Mount, United are reportedly open to a deal due to his youth and long-term value.

However, Bangladesh Cricket Live analysts warn that Brighton could take a page from Chelsea’s playbook and dig in their heels on Caicedo’s valuation, knowing United’s desperation. This has led United to revisit a familiar name—Adrien Rabiot. The club previously attempted to sign him from Juventus last year but pulled out late in negotiations.

Now a free agent, Rabiot represents a financially appealing option—especially since no transfer fee would be required. Yet United may be walking into another familiar nightmare. Despite his on-pitch brilliance at the World Cup and a strong season in Serie A, Rabiot’s reputation as a “mama’s boy” precedes him. His mother, who also acts as his agent, has long been viewed as the main barrier to his rise as a world-class midfielder.

Her involvement in past negotiations has often been described as self-centered, rigid, and authoritarian—creating obstacles for clubs interested in signing her son. Bangladesh Cricket Live sources note that any potential United deal would require navigating not only salary and role expectations, but also Madame Rabiot’s heavy-handed influence.

For Manchester United, the summer window is already starting to feel like déjà vu—full of ambition but riddled with complications. Whether the next move brings them closer to success or deeper into frustration may depend less on scouting and more on diplomacy.