“I Won’t Pay for the Injury Bed”: Sir Jim Ratcliffe Reportedly Loses Patience with Mason Mount
The honeymoon period for Mason Mount at Old Trafford appears to be reaching a bitter conclusion. Despite Manchester United’s recent success under Michael Carrick—including a vital 3-1 win over Aston Villa—reports are surfacing that minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reached his breaking point regarding the midfielder’s fitness record.
Since his high-profile £60 million move from Chelsea, Mount’s tenure has been defined more by his time in the treatment room than his contributions on the pitch. Now, a source close to the INEOS hierarchy suggests that Ratcliffe is ready to pull the plug this summer.
“We Must Get Rid of Him”
According to recent leaks, Ratcliffe’s frustration stems from the massive financial commitment being made to a player who is rarely available for selection. Mount is currently one of the club’s top earners, raking in an estimated £150,000 per week (roughly £7.8 million annually).
“I don’t want him at my club anymore,” a source claims Ratcliffe told the board. “I can’t be paying such a wage for him to be on the injury bed always. We must get rid of him by the summer. The focus now is on ‘INEOSonomics’ we need value, availability, and performance.”
The “Unlucky” No. 7?
Mount’s struggle for fitness has been relentless. Just as he returned to the matchday squad for the Villa game following a six-week absence, he remained an unused substitute. Statistics show that he has managed significantly fewer starts than expected over the last three seasons, making it difficult for him to find any rhythm in Carrick’s system.
With United actively scouting midfield reinforcements like Adam Wharton and Elliot Anderson for the summer window, the writing seems to be on the wall for the England international.
A Summer Clearance Sale
Mount isn’t the only big name potentially on the chopping block. With Casemiro already expected to depart and loanees like Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Højlund being linked with permanent moves away, Ratcliffe is clearly serious about “ripping up the script” to lower the club’s wage bill and improve squad reliability.
For Mount, the remaining weeks of the season are likely his last chance to prove he can stay fit and contribute to United’s Champions League push. Otherwise, his dream move to Manchester may end as one of the most expensive and frustrating chapters in the club’s recent history.
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