Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is making every effort to secure Mason Mount's long-term future at Stamford Bridge, despite transfer interest from a number of top clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich. As the midfielder has only 12 months left on his contract, it is imperative that the Blues reach an agreement before the summer transfer window closes.
The 24-year-old has rejected previous contract proposals from the Blues, citing concerns over the length of the contract. While Mount is seeking a wage increase that reflects his significance to the team, he is hesitant to commit to a seven-year deal, which could limit his chances of negotiating better terms in the future. If a new contract agreement cannot be reached, Chelsea would be open to selling the midfielder.
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly made Mount his priority transfer target for the summer transfer window as Liverpool seeks to strengthen its midfield ahead of next season. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel hopes to reunite with the midfielder at Bayern after replacing Julian Nagelsmann as manager earlier this month.
Boehly met with Mount last Friday to reiterate his importance to the team and his desire to keep him at Stamford Bridge for the long haul. The American co-owner proposed a short-term solution of a one or two-year deal to buy Chelsea some time to prepare a fresh contract offer and fend off interest from their Premier League rivals and Bayern.
Mount, who is Chelsea's reigning two-time Player of the Season, has experienced a difficult season in west London, having been dropped by Graham Potter before suffering from injuries prior to Frank Lampard's return as the caretaker manager.
The club has placed a £70 million price tag on Mount, but Manchester United and Newcastle are also monitoring the situation and could negotiate the price down. Manchester City and Arsenal have also been linked to the midfielder.
While Boehly's approach may not be enough to secure Mount's future with the club, given the player's demands, Chelsea is still hopeful that an agreement can be reached. If it cannot, however, it appears likely that Mount will join Liverpool, who are currently leading the race for his signature.
Chelsea fans will be hoping that the club can come to an agreement with Mount, as he has become an integral part of the team and is viewed as a key component of the squad's future success. With a new manager in place, there is optimism that Chelsea can reach an agreement with the talented midfielder and retain his services for years to come.
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