Liverpool will ‘try everything’ to sign Mason Mount after talks update – pundit
Noel Whelan has claimed Liverpool will “try everything” to sign Mason Mount amid stagnation in his contract talks at Chelsea.
The former Leeds striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, conceded it would be “very strange” if the Blues cannot reach an agreement with the 23-year-old.
According to The Guardian (17 November), Liverpool and Juventus are monitoring Mount’s situation at Chelsea amid growing uncertainty over his future.
The report claims talks over a contract renewal for the midfielder at Stamford Bridge have been put on hold until after the World Cup.
Mount, who has notched two goals and six assists in 21 appearances this season, is currently out of contract in June 2024.
The 32-cap England international is set to play a key role for the Three Lions at this month’s Qatar World Cup.
Whelan claimed Mount would slot straight into Liverpool’s “ageing midfield”.
He told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “Mount has come through at Chelsea, he loves the club.
“I’m sure if he can get a deal done, he’ll stay in London and pledge his future to Chelsea.
“But if they can’t come to that agreement, it will be very strange. He’s a quality midfield player, one of the best we have in the country. He commands whatever wage he is asking for, as far as I’m concerned.
“It would be fantastic for Liverpool fans to see him there; I think even Man City would be glad to have his services.
“It would be an exciting move if it does come off, he’d fit in very well to that ageing midfield.
“Liverpool have got to freshen things up in that midfield, so they’ll be doing everything they can to try and tempt him away.”
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