Contact made: Liverpool have held positive talks over summer deal for Nike-sponsored “leader”
The Chelsea midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield.
Liverpool have held positive discussions regarding a deal for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, according to reports.
What's the latest on Mount to Liverpool?
The Premier League playmaker’s contract in SW6 is set to expire next summer, and having rejected the opportunity to extend his stay, has been linked with an exit. Football Insider reports that the 24-year-old is a huge admirer of Jurgen Klopp and would be keen to make the move to Anfield.
Speaking during his most recent pre-match press conference, the Reds boss revealed that he used the international break to reach out to his transfer targets, admitting: “It was good. On the player side, it was positive, I would say. But it’s talks, not decisions… we are busy, you can imagine.”
According to GOAL, Liverpool are “keen” to take advantage of Mount’s situation at Chelsea and have already held “productive” talks regarding a possible deal. The Merseysiders would be “willing and able” to meet his salary demands but are set to face competition from Manchester United and Bayern Munich.
The Reds have “admired” the midfielder for a long period of time and believe that his age, experience and skill set make him an “ideal fit”, while they came close to signing him when he was an under-16 player. The Blues, as it stands, are “open to selling” but have set a price tag of £70m, which has been labelled “ambitious” for someone who’s out of contract next year.
