Chelsea’s Mount FLEES Sky Sports cameras on live TV then is finally forced into awkward interview about Man Utd transfer
MASON MOUNT was awkwardly confronted about links to Manchester United while attending the Spanish Grand Prix.
The Chelsea star initially fled when approached by Sky Sports’ Martin Brundle, before finally being tracked down.
After Brundle had spoken to Mount’s Blues team-mate Ben Chilwell, the attacking midfielder asked: “What’s he saying?”
To which the reporter responded: “He says you’re going to Manchester United.”
Mount, 24, would not be drawn, laughing before replying: “I’m here to just enjoy the race today.
“Amazing day, I can’t wait to watch it.”
Earlier on in Sky’s coverage, Reece James opened up about Mount’s potential Stamford Bridge exit – after his pal ran away from the cameras and left Ben Chilwell to speak on his behalf.
The academy graduate looks set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer after reportedly agreeing terms with Man United
The Red Devils will have to pay £70million plus add-ons if they want to sign Mount.
Chelsea are prepared to let the England star run down the final year of his contract rather than sell him for a price below their current valuation.
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There have been talks between the two clubs after United agreed personal terms with Mount.
But Chelsea are digging in amid interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and other clubs.
While the speculation over his future rumbles on, midfielder Mount and his team-mates James, 23, and Ben Chilwell are currently at the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix.
Sky Sports’ cameras spotted the stars and tried to grab a word with the ex-Derby County loanee.
However, presenter Brundle’s initial attempts fell on deaf ears as Mount quickly scarpered, leaving the Sky man awkwardly laughing before Chilwell said: “Look, he’s running away.”
They did get to chat with full-back James, who responded to a question regarding Mount’s transfer with: “Of course, if he goes, everyone will be sad to see him go.”
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Mauricio Pochettino was this week appointed as Chelsea’s new manager and tasked with transforming the club after a miserable campaign.
And when asked about the new boss, James said: “Everyone is saying that he’s a great manager and hopefully next season we find our feet early and we are good, strong side.”
Chelsea fans were begging Chilwell to persuade Mount to perform a dramatic U-turn and stay at the club this week.
The duo have been holidaying together off the coast of Spain as they mull over a disastrous season at Stamford Bridge.
And after the left-back posted pictures of the pair relaxing, hundreds of Blues supporters bombarded Chilwell with messages urging him to talk round his team-mate.