Chelsea to prioritize Mason Mount contract after Pochettino appointment

• Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is yet to agree on a new deal with the club albeit he has one more year left
• The club and Mason’s representatives have on different occasions failed to come to an agreement 
• The club is set to prioritize the midfielder’s contract after appointing Mauricio Pochettino as the next permanent manager

Chelsea are set to initiate discussions with midfielder Mason Mount regarding a new contract following the imminent appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager.

An agreement has been reached with the former Tottenham boss, who will soon arrive in London to finalize the contract and is expected to take charge at the end of the season, replacing Frank Lampard.

With the managerial situation nearing resolution, Chelsea will shift their focus back to securing Mount’s future. The 24-year-old has less than a year remaining on his current contract and previously turned down an extension, prompting warnings from the club that he could be sold this summer if his stance remains unchanged.

In April, SportsLeo reported that Chelsea were confident Pochettino’s arrival would impress Mount and improve the chances of reaching a new agreement. Sources have now confirmed that the club’s optimism remains intact.

Chelsea is set to prioritize offering Mason Mount a new deal once they appoint Mauricio Pochettino as the next manager. | PHOTO: Goal |

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Pochettino holds high regard for Mount and has expressed his desire to see the academy graduate offered a new contract. Chelsea, in turn, are prepared for renewed negotiations in the coming weeks.

As discussions progress, it remains to be seen whether Pochettino’s appointment and the club’s willingness to engage in contract talks will sway Mount’s decision and secure his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.

Mount has engaged in positive and informal discussions with Chelsea, including co-owner Todd Boehly, in recent weeks, providing encouragement to the club in their pursuit of a contract extension for the midfielder.

However, in the event that Mount continues to reject the offers currently on the table, there will be no shortage of interest from potential suitors. Liverpool has long held an interest in the 24-year-old, while Arsenal has also expressed their interest through discussions with Mount’s representatives.

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Should Mount decide to depart from Chelsea, Arsenal is prepared to intensify their efforts to secure the midfielder’s services in the upcoming weeks. Nevertheless, Chelsea is determined to make another concerted effort to convince Mount to stay at the club.

Mount has faced challenges with injuries in recent months, and if he does opt to leave Stamford Bridge, it is possible that he may have already played his final game for the club. He is currently recovering from a minor pelvis operation, and interim manager Lampard has indicated that it is uncertain whether Mount will be fit to play in the remaining weeks of the season.

The final decision regarding Mount’s future at Chelsea and his availability for the remainder of the campaign is yet to be determined, as both the player and the club navigate the ongoing discussions and his recovery from injury.