The Athletic journalist James Pearce says it’s “difficult to see” Liverpool matching Chelsea’s £70m asking price for Mason Mount.
A number of teams, including Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle have also been linked with the England international, but the Reds are seen as the likeliest to make a bid for the player. Pearce has, though, cast doubt on whether Jurgen Klopp’s side would shell out so much on Mount, considering he is closing in on the final year of his contract:
Interesting piece on Mason Mount’s future. #LFC definitely interested – ticks a lot of boxes in terms of his age, profile, skillset, home grown etc.
Chelsea want £70m but difficult to see anyone paying that for a player down to final year of his contract.https://t.co/SJ0XoROiMS— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) March 30, 2023
You do feel that £50m to £60m would be a fairer valuation for Mount. Gabriel Jesus, who is a similar age, was signed by Arsenal for £45m from Manchester City last summer, so that should be the barometer that Liverpool use if they do enter negotiations.
Currently, Mount is still focused on remaining at Stamford Bridge, with a further round of talks about extending his current deal expected to take place at the end of the season. However, at this moment in time, there is no agreement on salary, bonuses or the length of the new contract.
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