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Michael Carrick urged to replace £60m Man Utd star just weeks into new season

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Manchester United boss Michael Carrick (Picture: Getty) Manchester United have been urged to sign a ‘better option’ than Mason Mount as his frustrating spell at Old Trafford continues. United bosses had high hopes for Mount following his £60m move from Chelsea in 2023 but the ex-England international has largely struggled. Mount has scored just five Premier League goals across the last three seasons and missed large spells through reoccurring injury issues . The 27-year-old suffered another injury setback during pre-season and is yet to make a Premier League start this term, although he was on the bench for the 1-1 draw with Fulham before the international break . Less football on the telly? Read about it instead Our exclusive football newsletter cuts through the noise to deliver analysis and gossip straight to your inbox every week. Sign up now for free. Ex-Manchester United striker Louis Saha says that while Mount is a ‘good player’, he is someone the club should have replaced in the