Reports in London says Mason Mount could head to West Ham United in the summer as English Premier League (EPL) season gradually comes to an end.
Few weeks ago, online reports stated West Ham are planning audacious bid for our of firm Chelsea midfielder, Mason Mount.
The Chelsea player is having trouble signing new contract in West London, though reports says Chelsea are negotiating with the English player to sign contract extension for month year instead of seven years.
Amid speculation surrounding Mason Mount future at Chelsea and Declan Rice future at West Ham United, Mason Mount has revealed it would be thrilling to play and partner Declan Rice.
In his words!
” It would be thrilling to partner Declan in the midfield. This looks like dreams but in football, anything can happen, though I don’t know if it would happen”
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The Blues are demanding the sum of £70 million to part with the England international as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are showing interest.
Mount is out of contract in 2024 and there’s been little or no progress with Chelsea in talks over an extension.
The England midfielder turned down the Blues’ last offer and Graham Potter’s side is unwilling to meet his reported wage demands of around £200,000, a week.
The 24-year-old Mount does not want to tie himself down with a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge to the club into his thirties.
West Ham, Manchester United and Tottenham are monitoring the player’s situation at the club but West Ham wants him more with reports suggesting the Hammers have met Mason Mount valuation.
Jurgen Klopp wants to revamp his midfield this summer, with James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita set to leave.
The Athletic reports that Chelsea wants £70m to sell the midfielder this summer.