Transfer news. Liverpool want the Chelsea midfielder in an unlikely Bellingham partnership
Jurgen Klopp was seen training ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Paris.
Tottenham will have to fend off a new club for one of their strikers after the race for his signature became competitive, with Transfer Gossip claiming on Friday that West Ham are considering an option for the Ligue 1 forward. as they look to add a second midfielder to Jude Bellingham’s roster.
Jude Bellingham (Getty Images)
Liverpool have launched their pursuit of the Chelsea starlet as they look to sign a replacement for Jude Bellingham.
According to a source, Liverpool are keen to negotiate a deal with Chelsea’s Mason Mount and will continue to pursue if the England international is released.
Chelsea has been corresponding with Mount and his group for some time. The Daily Mail reported on February 11 about the contractual “impasse” between the two sides.
They are somewhat different in terms of wages, and that has given Chelsea a pretty good chance of losing him in the near future. His current contract expires in the summer of 2024.
According to an update from ESPN, Liverpool are interested in Mount. They believe they can get him on the cheap as he enters the final 12 months of his Blues contract.
ESPN writes that there has been “little progress” between Chelsea and the 24-year-old. It’s not just about wages, as Mount is also concerned about signing an incredibly long deal at Stamford Bridge. This is something that has become common under Todd Boely’s ownership.
Liverpool’s problems in midfield have been well documented and Mount could be one of the players to arrive at Anfield as a solution.
Jurgen Klopp could end up having a devastating midfield at his disposal as the Reds are also headlined by Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
Liverpool are believed to be Bellingham’s next preferred club, despite interest from Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea.
The Mount has not been at its best this season. After scoring 13 goals and 16 assists last season, he has just 3 goals and 6 assists in 30 games this season. He seems to be struggling with the plethora of new signings that have joined Graham Potter’s team.
However, Klopp will be confident he can get Mountain back to his best form, helping him become one of the best attacking midfielders in the Premier League once again.
And that will become much more likely if the Chelsea academy graduate partners Bellingham in midfield. After all, despite only being 19 years old, Bellingham is already a leader in the locker room who can inspire other players.
Besides, Mount and Bellingham know each other well from England’s formative days.
However, Liverpool will not have it all their own way when it comes to signing Mountain. ESPN says the competition will come down to fellow Premier League giants City and Man Utd.
In other news, Liverpool are set to make a bid for the 24-year-old Bundesliga assistant kingpin