Mason Mount ‘no closer to signing a new Chelsea contract’ despite Mauricio Pochettino’s admiration

Mason Mount is reportedly no closer to signing a new Chelsea deal despite incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino seeing him as a key part of his rebuild at Stamford Bridge.

The England international is out of contract next summer and despite attempts throughout the season to get him to sign a new deal, those talks have made no progress. 

Pochettino who is expected to replace interim boss Frank Lampard at the end of the season, believes Mount can play a major part in his Chelsea revolution. 

The Evening Standard though have reported that Mount is still no closer to extending his stay at Stamford Bridge, despite Pochettino’s admiration for the player. 

It’s said that Pochettino will ask for the club to restart negotiations with Mount – who the Blues could be forced into a decision over during the upcoming transfer window. 

Mason Mount (right) is still no closer to a new deal despite Mauricio Pochettino’s  (left) admiration 

Pochettino is keen for Chelsea to reopen negotations with the England international

The 24-year-old is seeking a deal that will bring him closer to Chelsea’s highest earners.

Chelsea could be forced into selling Mount this summer if they can’t reach a new deal, as they will not want to lose him on a free transfer.

If he does leave the club, the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have all been linked with his services. 

Pochettino is a big admirer of Mount’s ability on the ball and work-ethic and feels the Blues academy graduate would suit the style he wants to implement.

However, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea and Mount can find a contractual resolution in the coming weeks to ensure the midfielder stays at club in the long-term.

Nevertheless, Pochettino’s admiration for Mount throws the midfielder’s future into sharper focus ahead of what will be a pivotal summer for the Chelsea star.

Mount has been linked with moves to clubs including Liverpool, Arsenal and Man United

Co-controlling owner Todd Boehly met with Mount’s representatives in recent weeks raising hope a deal can reached. But as things stand there is no agreement in place.

The uncertainty over Mount’s future comes amid significant concerns from a number of his teammates about their futures at the club.

Edouard Mendy and N’Golo Kante are yet to sign new contracts while Mail Sport has learned that other members of the squad have sought urgent clarification with regards to the club’s plans for next season amid concerns their careers are stagnating at Stamford Bridge.