Mason Mount has hired a new agent and Chelsea is interested in extending his contract
Chelsea is still interested in extending Mason Mount’s contract, according to Fabrizio Romano of Caught Offside. Talks between the Blues and the 24-year-old Liverpool target have not progressed. The employment of a new agent has stoked the fires of departure discussions.
Despite his obvious absence from the team in recent games, Mason Mount is still one of Chelsea’s most valuable performers. His absence was due to an injury, but the media portrayed it as the club’s choice after contract discussions broke down.
Due to his recent fitness issues, he will not be able to travel with the England team during the next international break. The 24-year-old’s future is in doubt, although he may soon rejoin the team. The Chelsea midfielder and the club have been unable to reach an extension agreement.
Mount’s current deal with the team will run out in 2024, at which point the club will make a final decision on whether to extend his contract. In order to prevent losing the offensive midfielder on a free transfer, Chelsea allegedly plans to sell him this summer. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in signing the 24-year-old.
The Reds are still in the lead for the midfielder. According to reports, Mount is still interested in signing with Jurgen Klopp’s team. The Reds boss sees the 24-year-old as a crucial piece to bolstering the quality of his midfield and has shown interest in acquiring him.
If Chelsea were to sell, they would allegedly want between £60 and £70 million. When Mount asked Neil Fewings to be his new agent, speculation quickly began about his impending departure. The probable position was first supposed to be for club hunting, but it might instead be for contract negotiations with Chelsea’s upper management.
According to reports out of England, Chelsea’s refusal to meet Mount’s requested salary has been the main sticking point. The 24-year-old is demanding a contract that is on par with the one just signed by Reece James. The club has offered very long-term contracts to numerous new signings, but the midfielder is not interested.
And according to Fabrizio Romano, Mount’s contract at Chelsea is one the club is really interested in extending. He elaborated on the potential appointment of Fewings, speculating that it may be for negotiations. If they can’t come to terms, the new agent can assist the 24-year-old find a new team.
Mount is still a vital cog for Chelsea, and his departure would be devastating to their efforts to assemble a powerhouse squad. The midfielder has been a key cog for the team over the last two years and may be interested in remaining if given the chance.
