Mason Mount, the Chelsea star, has garnered interest from several clubs, including Newcastle United and Liverpool, for a potential summer transfer. With only 18 months left on his contract, Mason Mount has turned down contract extension offers from Chelsea. Newcastle is keen on bolstering their midfield and has been linked with the 24-year-old, but they face stiff competition from other Premier League giants.
Liverpool Leading the Race to Sign Mason Mount
According to a report by The Athletic, Liverpool has already considered the terms they would offer Mount to convince him to move to Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool eyeing a midfield revamp with Mason Mount as a top target. Reports describe Liverpool’s interest in the midfielder as “serious,” making them the current favorites to sign him.
Newcastle United’s Chances of Signing Mason Mount Looking Unlikely
Mason Mount won’t come cheap, and Chelsea is reportedly asking for a fee of up to £70million, despite him having only one year remaining on his contract. This asking price is likely to rule out Newcastle. Liverpool has a strong interest in Mason Mount and can offer the wages he is seeking. As a result, it seems unlikely that Mount will join Newcastle this summer.
Newcastle’s pursuit of Mount may end in disappointment. However, the club is still keen on adding a creative midfielder to their ranks. James Maddison is one player they are heavily pursuing, but Mount could have been an exciting alternative.
Bayern Munich also eye Chelsea’s Mason Mount
Bayern Munich appointed Tuchel as their new head coach. Since then, they have been linked to Mason Mount. Tuchel and Mount had a positive working relationship during their time together at Chelsea. Tuchel could ask Bayern to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea.
The attacking midfielder has struggled under Graham Potter in the 2022-23 campaign. However, Mason Mount has been a star player for Chelsea in past seasons. It remains to be seen where the attacking midfielder will be playing next season, as reports link him to Newcastle, Liverpool, and Bayern.
