Chelsea: Mason Mount no closer to new contract despite Mauricio Pochettino demand
Mount is out of contract on the finish of subsequent season and isn’t shut to agreeing an extension after talks with co-owner Todd Boehly confirmed no signal of a breakthrough.
Pochettino has recognized Mount as integral to his plans at Chelsea and can ask the membership to restart negotiations with the midfielder as soon as his appointment is confirmed.
But Mount needs a deal that brings him closer in step with different senior members of the squad.
Chelsea and England team-mate Reece James final yr signed a six-year contract price £250,000 every week, reflecting his standing at Stamford Bridge.
Mount has been named Chelsea participant of the yr up to now two seasons and likewise needs assurances over his position within the squad and the path of the membership. There are additionally points round picture rights, that are additional complicating talks.
The 24-year-old needs to keep at Chelsea, who insist they need to hold him.
But each events are no closer to an settlement and Liverpool have signalled sturdy curiosity in Mount over a possible summer season transfer to Anfield.
Mason Mount needs a contract which displays his standing.
/ REUTERSArsenal and Newcastle are additionally within the England worldwide, however Liverpool are seen as favourites to signal him ought to he go away Chelsea on the finish of the season.
If Mount doesn’t agree a new contact this summer season, Chelsea are prepared to promote him to guarantee they obtain a switch payment and don’t threat shedding him free of charge subsequent summer season.
Mount has introduced in assist from ROOF agent Neil Fewings, whose firm works for Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Harvey Elliott, in addition to Kai Havertz.
