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– Chelsea boss Graham Potter said he wants Mason Mount’s contract stalemate “resolved quickly” as several rival Premier League clubs monitor the midfielder’s situation at Stamford Bridge.
– Sources reported on Thursday that Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United were among the clubs tracking Mount as talks over a new deal with Chelsea have stalled in recent weeks.
– The 24-year-old’s existing contract expires in 18 months and although Juventus and Atletico Madrid have also been linked with Mount, Chelsea remain keen to tie him to a long-term deal similar to those signed by Reece James, Benoit Badiashile and Mykhailo Mudryk in recent times.
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– Speaking at a new conference on Friday, Potter said of Mount’s contract situation: “I think it is always complicated. There is always negotiation. It is best that I leave it between Mason and the club.
– “That’s the best way for that to be dealt with. As far as I’m concerned, he’s been fantastic to work with, an important player for us. Of course I hope it gets resolved quickly.”
– Chelsea are hopeful Raheem Sterling (knee) could be available to face Southampton at home on Saturday while Ben Chilwell should be fit despite picking up a knock on his ankle during Wednesday’s Champions League round of 16, first leg defeat at Borussia Dortmund.
