Chelsea: Mark Schwarzer urges Blues to keep hold of Mason Mount

Mark Schwarzer has urged his former club Chelsea to keep hold of ‘unsellable’ Mason Mount, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich all interested in the midfielder.

Mount’s long-term future in west London has been called into question this year after lengthy contract negotiations between club and player. 

And Schwarzer insists the Blues must find a resolution to keep the England international on their books.

‘He’s almost unsellable,’ Schwarzer told Sky Sports. ‘He’s a player you would not sell. He’s a Chelsea kid through and through. He’s been at the club all his life.

‘That’s what fans die for. Fans love that. He’s such an incredible player. I certainly would not be selling him as he is such a phenomenal player.’ 

Mark Schwarzer (right) believes Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount (left) is ‘almost unsellable’

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is reportedly keen to take Mount to Bayern Munich

Sportsmail revealed in November that Mount, who remains locked in contract talks at Chelsea, rejected a £200,000-a-week deal at Stamford Bridge.

The England international is reportedly seeking a salary similar to the £300,000-a-week wage held by England team-mate Raheem Sterling, following his summer move from Manchester City. 

Both parties have yet to agree on a deal and, with Mount’s current contract set to expire next summer, an exit is becoming increasingly likely.

Reports have claimed Bayern Munich are the latest club to have shown an interest in Mount, with his former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel having taken charge of the reigning Bundesliga champions last week.

Mount is also reportedly wanted by both Liverpool and Manchester United this summer

Liverpool have expressed an interest in Mount with the club eager to rebuild Jurgen Klopp’s midfield this summer.

Manchester United are also believed to be keen on the Chelsea star, while Newcastle are expected to have an interest. 

Mount has faced increased competition for places at Chelsea with the club having spent £500m on new additions over the past two transfer windows.

Chelsea’s reported loss of £121m last campaign – which followed a loss of £153.4m the season before – will likely force chairman Todd Boehly to sell players in a bid to keep in line with Financial Fair Play regulations.