Mauricio Pochettino ‘is facing an uphill battle to keep Mason Mount at Chelsea next season’
Mauricio Pochettino ‘faces an uphill battle to keep Mason Mount at Chelsea next season’ with relations between the midfielder and Blues chiefs ‘at an FOREVER LOW’ as he moves closer to a departure amid interest from Liverpool
- Pochettino has agreed to become Chelsea’s new manager this summer
- He’s keen to keep Mount, but it seems increasingly likely that he will leave
- There has been a breach of contract between the two parties for months
Mauricio Pochettino’s arrival at Chelsea is too late to convince Mason Mount to stay at Chelsea, according to a report.
Pochettino has agreed to become the Blues’ new manager at the end of the season, and he faces a major rebuilding task as the club looks set to recover from what appears to be a bottom half in the Premier League.
One of the tasks at hand is sorting out the squad at the club, which is full of players who need to be relieved before they can even think about signing more.
Mount is one of the players at the club and Pochettino would like to stay as the 24-year-old progressed through the academy before becoming a first-team regular and winning the Champions League.
But it is believed that there is a breach of contract between the club and the midfielder, with Pochettino, according to The sunprobably unable to do anything to convince the England midfielder to stay.
It seems increasingly likely that Mason Mount will leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window
Blues manager in waiting Mauricio Pochettino is a big admirer of the midfielder but will struggle to convince him to stay
Mount made his way through Chelsea’s academy and won the Champions League with the club
Mount was reportedly offered a one-year contract extension in February, but it was turned down and seen as a way to increase his transfer value.
He has been heavily linked with Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp’s side try to bounce back from their own poor season and rebuild their midfield.
He is said to be valued at around £60 million and looks set to be one of several players to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window.
He has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, who are looking to rebuild their midfield
Mount’s relationship with the club’s hierarchy would be at an all-time low as summer approaches
Mount is currently injured and has not played for several weeks, but could return for the Blues’ last two games of the season against Manchester United and Newcastle.
If he doesn’t make it, it’s likely he’s played his last game for Chelsea as he believed his relationship with the club is at an all-time low.
That will be a blow to Pochettino, who has identified Mount as someone who can play an integral part in his team next season.
The Argentinian is a great admirer of Mount’s ability on the ball and work ethic and believes the Blues Academy graduate would fit the style he wants to implement.