There is reportedly a sense of optimism that Chelsea will be able to tie Mason Mount to a new deal even though talks have yet to progress.
This is according to a report in the Evening Standard, which states that formal negotiations have already begun, and there is a good feeling that Mount is committing his future to the Blues.
However, the England international will soon have to focus on the World Cup in Qatar, so it may be some time before we see any concrete developments on that.
Chelsea fans will no doubt be hoping that this popular local talent can stick around and continue to build on what has been a great start to his career at Stamford Bridge.
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Mount came through the Chelsea academy and is now one of the most important players in the first team, alongside fellow academy graduates Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah.
Given that Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori may leave CFC after rising through the academy, West Londoners will surely want to avoid making the same mistake again and losing Mount before their best years.
