Mason Mount, a midfielder for Chelsea, is currently the target of intense Liverpool interest as his ongoing contract negotiations have reached a deadlock.
A large bargaining difference between the player and the club has cast doubt on Mount’s future at Stamford Bridge.
The England international is rumored to demand a pay increase that would bring his current weekly salary of £80,000 in line with that of the other senior players and newcomers.
As Mount’s current Chelsea contract has 18 months left on it, the club may have to make a decision this summer.
Some Chelsea officials allegedly accepted the midfielder’s decision not to renew his contract.
Given their long-standing interest in the 24-year-old, Liverpool may be able to capitalize on the scenario.
The midfield of Jurgen Klopp’s team is anticipated to undergo major summer strengthening.
Graham Potter, the manager of Chelsea, acknowledged the difficulty of the negotiations but expressed optimism that a swift resolution could be reached.
There are always negotiations, so it’s always complicated, added Potter. It would be best if I left it up to Mason and the club.
It is the greatest method to handle things, in my opinion. He is a pleasure to deal with, in my opinion.
He is a crucial member of our team. I’m hoping it’s resolved right away.
After graduating from the club’s academy, Mount has played 190 times for Chelsea and scored 33 goals.
He has represented England in two major competitions and was a member of Chelsea’s Champions League-winning team in 2021.
For the past two seasons, Mount has been honored as the team’s player of the year.
Nineteen of Chelsea’s 22 Premier League games this season have been started by the midfielder.
He was omitted from the starting lineup last week against West Ham and entered as a substitute in the second half.
In all competitions, this season, Mount has contributed six assists and three goals, although he has had to contend with stiffer competition after Chelsea spent £323 million on new hires in January.
By spending £107 million for Enzo Fernandez and another £89 million for Mykhailo Mudryk, the Blues shattered the record for the most money ever paid to a British player.
There are many alternatives for the club’s midfield, including Carney Chukwuemeka, Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Joao Felix, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Conor Gallagher, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.