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Liverpool can’t waste time as new ‘frontrunners’ emerge in Mason Mount transfer blow
It’s no secret that Liverpool is in the market for more midfield options this summer. James Milner, Naby Keïta and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are all leaving the club in positions that were already depleted.
The Reds have relied on the impressive form of youngsters Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott for much of the season. First-team regulars Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have played an important role, but the duo has drawn criticism after some inconsistent performances.
Eighteen-year-old Stefan Bajčetić is another who had featured regularly and is a promising future star. A season-ending injury however meant that his progress was hampered just as he was finding his feet in the team.
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Jürgen Klopp will be desperate to add strength in depth to his midfield, and that’s why the news of a contract stand-off between Mason Mount and Chelsea has piqued the club’s interest. Mount’s contract is due to expire in 2024, meaning the Blues either need to cash in or let him leave on a free next season.
Mount is a player that would have no trouble fitting into a Klopp team. He has fantastic dribbling ability, an eye for goal and suits a pressing style.
It’s no surprise that, according to football.london, Liverpool is ‘seriously interested’ in the 24-year-old. However, the Reds aren’t the only club that is vying for the midfielder’s signature.
Manchester United and Arsenal are keen on Mount, as per the report, with the Red Devils becoming the latest ‘front-runners’ for his signature. Liverpool is not out of the race completely and has been reported as ‘doing more groundwork’ than Erik ten Hag’s side to sign the midfielder.
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Football.london goes on to add that new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino ‘demanded’ that Mount stay. The England star’s agent, Neil Fewings, has even been brought in to work on a new contract, but to no avail.
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea is waiting for Pochettino to come in before making a start on contract negotiations, or if Mount has had enough of waiting around. Either way, Liverpool would be wise to pay close attention, especially if rivals Manchester United are involved.
Liverpool.com says: Mason Mount has quality in abundance and would be a real marquee signing for Liverpool. Manchester United may be leading the race but you can never count Liverpool out.
The longer Mount’s contract saga rolls on, the more frustrated you can imagine the player would get. Klopp and newly appointed sporting director Jörg Schmadkte will undoubtedly be paying close attention as the transfer window starts to open.
It’s clear that earlier in the season Mount and Chelsea were keen to agree a new deal which provides a slight stumbling block, but Mount seems to have been left in the dark since then. Liverpool would therefore be the perfect fit and should waste no time in beating its rivals to sign such an impressive talent.
