Barcelona join Liverpool in race for Chelsea’s Mason Mount?

Barcelona and Liverpool will reportedly go head to head for the signing of Chelsea’s midfielder Mason Mount. The 24-year-old came through Chelsea’s youth system and has since made 190 appearances for the club, scoring 33 goals and providing 37 assists. As Mount has entered the final year and a half of his contract, he has reportedly declined the club’s most recent contract offer. Mount, who is currently earning a reported £80,000 per week, is seeking a significant increase in his wages, with reports suggesting he is looking to triple his current earnings. However, the negotiations between him and the club are still far apart. If the England international cannot reach an agreement with Chelsea, the club may consider selling him in the upcoming summer transfer window instead of risking losing him on a free transfer in 2024. The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool are closely monitoring Mount’s contract situation and is making a strong push to sign the Chelsea midfielder. With Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all set to become free agents this summer, the Reds are eager to bolster their midfield. Although Liverpool have been linked with other midfield targets like Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham and Wolverhampton [...]

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