Chelsea's Mason Mount to Meet with Club Officials Amid Manchester United Rumors

According to 90min, Mason Mount is scheduled to meet with Chelsea's hierarchy next week to discuss his future with the club. The 24-year-old midfielder's current contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire in 12 months, and negotiations for an extension have been ongoing. However, the delay in reaching an agreement has piqued the interest of Liverpool, who are closely watching the situation, while Arsenal has also registered their intent with Mount's representatives.

Reports suggest that Manchester United is also considering a £55m bid for Mount, and sources have indicated that Newcastle United is monitoring the negotiations closely, having secured UEFA Champions League qualification recently. Nonetheless, the imminent appointment of Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea has given the club renewed confidence that Mount will extend his stay and reject offers from other teams. Consequently, the club plans to accelerate talks with Mount's representatives and sit down with him next week.

Pochettino is said to be a big admirer of Mount and wants him to be part of his plans in the coming years. Despite struggling with form and fitness this season, Mount was one of Chelsea's standout performers last season, winning the club's player of the year award twice.

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