Mason Mount – Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount turned down Chelsea’s contract offer worth more than £200,000 a week before flying with the England squad to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Chelsea are interested in keeping Mason Mount at the club beyond the end of his current contract with the Blues. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder’s current contract with the Stamford Bridge outfit expires in 2024.
Chelsea have been in discussion regarding a new contract for Mason Mount, but the two parties have yet to reach an agreement on the matter. The Blues have agreed to suspend contract discussion during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
That could benefit Mount if he wants to have a fantastic campaign for England in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Chelsea star impressed England in their 2022 FIFA World Cup opener when they defeated Iran 6-2. However, Mason Mount’s performance in their 0-0 draw with the US was rather disappointing.
Mason Mount turned down Chelsea’s contract offer worth £200k+ a week
The Daily Mail reports that Mason Mount turned down Chelsea’s contract offer worth more than £200,000 a week before traveling with the England team to Qatar for the latest edition of FIFA’s flagship event.
The English outlet adds that Mason Mount’s representatives are looking for a contract similar to that of Raheem Sterling, who earns £300,000 a week at the Stamford Bridge team.
Chelsea’s offers so far for Mason Mount have not reached that figure. The Blues will be keen to lock Mason Mount on a long-term contract at the club soon.
With less than 18 months to go on his contract, the club will not want to get into a situation where Mount’s transfer value decreases and he leaves the club.
Are Liverpool linked to Mason Mount?
Liverpool have already been linked with Mason Mount. However, at the moment, it doesn’t seem likely that he will move on from Chelsea.
Mount remains an important player for Chelsea and has featured regularly for the west London outfit this season. The 23-year-old has made 21 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea so far this season.
Meanwhile, England continue to lead Group B at the 2022 FIFA World Cup despite their frustrating draw with the United States. The Three Lions have four points from two games and are one point clear of second-placed Iran in Group B. They will conclude their participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage by facing Wales.
