Manchester City and Newcastle United are reportedly still interested in Chelsea playmaker Mason Mount, who the Blues could sell in the summer if the England international fails to sign a new contract.
90min claim that the Premier League duo, as well as Liverpool and Manchester United, are all still keen on Mount despite ongoing contract talks with Chelsea and the 24-year-old enduring a rough season with the west London side, with the midfielder only managing three goals and two assists in all competitions.
With transfer talk ramping up on Mount, there’s an ever-growing chance that the midfielder could actually leave his boyhood club in the summer, with Chelsea also in a position where selling an academy graduate could be huge in passing FFP requirements.
As per the report, though, Chelsea could be tempted to keep hold of Mount regardless of what happens with contract talks as the England regular is close to Declan Rice, a player Graham Potter’s side are eager to sign to partner Enzo Fernandez in the central midfield.
Indeed, Mount’s future will be an interesting one to keep an eye on in the coming months, and whilst the midfielder’s form has been poor this season, there’s no denying that a move to a City or Newcastle could be what’s needed to reignite the 24-year-old’s career back from the cold.
A rejuvenated and confident Mount is one of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League, and with the Portsmouth-born star’s current rut with Chelsea showing no signs of getting better, a departure in the summer could be perfect for the England star.
Chelsea selling Mount could be a massive win for all parties
Chelsea’s summer window will likely see Todd Boehly sell off numerous players as the Blues look to both meet FFP regulations as well as decrease the size of their massive senior squad, with Mount a name who could benefit hugely from a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge.
As we know, interest is high in the England international, and with Chelsea fans growing toxic on one of their own and Mount, who was lauded as ‘phenomenal’ by Antonio Rudiger in need of a change of scenery, a move to a City or a Newcastle could be perfect for the midfielder, who will be eager to show the world what he is made of.
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