TODD BOEHLY has pleased Chelsea fans by reportedly stepping in and taking charge of Mason Mount’s contract talks.
The midfielder‘s deal at Stamford Bridge is set to expire at the end of next season and there had been little progress in extending terms.
Todd Boehly has reportedly spoken directly to Mason Mount about staying at Chelsea
His contract expires at the end of next season
It had become expected that Mount, 24, would be sold in the summer with interest coming from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
However, Chelsea still hold the youth academy graduate in high regard and are determined to keep hold of him.
According to The Athletic, Boehly held a “direct conversation” with Mount on Friday.
During the chat, the American reiterated how much the club values the England ace.
The report also suggests that the conversation has been viewed as a “positive development” with a feeling that the midfielder may now stay at the club.
And fans have been singing Boehly’s praises for stepping up.
One Chelsea supporter tweeted: “Boehly is finally doing the right thing.”
A second hailed: “Yes come onnn 
.”
A third commented: “At last, something positive coming out of Cobham.”
A fourth wrote: “Yes, Lets goooo.”
A fifth said: “That’s good to hear.”
While another added: “Todd Boehly has entered the chat.. means its done & dusted 
.”
Mount is currently one of the lowest paid players at the club and has been demanding to be brought up to the same level as the top earners.
