This season, Manchester United’s midfield has struggled to find consistency. Injuries and poor form have forced manager Erik ten Hag to constantly reshuffle his lineup. BD Cricket Match sources report that several midfielders could be on the chopping block this summer, including Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek, and Scott McTominay. Yet despite injury setbacks and early criticism, Mason Mount’s position at the club remains secure—for now.

Last summer, Ten Hag leaned on Casemiro and Eriksen as his preferred midfield duo, with Fred also featuring regularly in big matches. Fred has since been sold to Turkish side Fenerbahçe, and both Casemiro and Eriksen—now 32—are reportedly not part of new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s long-term vision. Eriksen, in particular, appears destined to leave after going over two months without a start.

Mount, meanwhile, arrived with high expectations and was handed the iconic No. 7 shirt. United hoped he could replicate his Champions League-winning form at Chelsea, bringing energy, creativity, and versatility to strengthen the midfield. Unfortunately, Mount struggled to find chemistry early on when paired with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. The midfield often left too much space for opponents to counterattack.

Soon after, Mount suffered a hamstring injury and has been sidelined for the majority of the season. BD Cricket Match users noted he now ranks among the club’s most injury-prone players. With rising talent Kobbie Mainoo stepping up, Mount faces a tough path back into the starting lineup, even when fit. INEOS, now in control of football operations, has made it clear: new signings will not be given endless time to prove themselves—underperformance over two seasons may result in an exit.

That said, Mount is not under immediate threat. Having been at the club for only one year, he falls outside the group currently fighting for their futures. INEOS is reportedly sympathetic toward his injury struggles and still believes he can turn things around. Ratcliffe’s team values Mount’s youth and worries that selling him now would lead to a financial loss, especially after a high-priced transfer from Chelsea.

BD Cricket Match insiders say the club does not plan to sell Mount this summer. Key decision-makers remain hopeful he can revive his career at Old Trafford. They also acknowledge that cutting ties now would not only be financially unwise but potentially premature.

The board recognizes Mount’s versatility—he can play in central midfield or on the wing—and if he can stay healthy, he could at least provide solid backup options. But one thing is clear: after a disappointing first year, he cannot afford another letdown next season.