Chlesea Transfer News: Contract Talks Between Mount & Chelsea Hits Breakdown

Negotiations for a contract extension between Chelsea and Mason Mount have hit a roadblock.

Chelsea is eager to extend Mount’s current contract, which has 18 months remaining, but according to DailyMail, the future of the midfielder is uncertain as the talks have stalled.

Freshreporters Media learned that Mount is seeking to triple his current weekly wage of £80,000, which Chelsea is said to be offering significantly less, especially compared to recent new signings.

Securing a deal with the 24-year-old is a top priority for the board, following their recent spending spree in the transfer window.

Since Todd Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich in May, 17 new players have been signed at a cost of over £600 million, with seven of those arriving in January in a massive squad overhaul.

Mount’s situation is being monitored by rival clubs, including Liverpool.

Meanwhile, Chelsea is also looking to offer a new deal to another academy graduate, Conor Gallagher.