CHELSEA are reportedly set for open contract talks with Mason Mount over a new deal.
That is according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, who reports that negotiations are scheduled to take place “in the coming months”.
Romano claims there have been no talks so far between the Blues and Mount on the matter but they are expected to meet within the year.
The west Londoners want to avoid the risk of running out of time with the attacking midfielder’s contract expiring in 2024.
Romano tweeted: “Chelsea are planning to open talks with Mason Mount in the coming months.
“Discussions over new contract have not started yet, no direct contact – but Chelsea want to negotiate this year to avoid problems.
“His current Chelsea deal expires in June 2024.”
Mount has been among Chelsea’s top performers since 2019 when former manager Frank Lampard brought him into the first-team fold.
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That was after Lampard worked with the England international at Derby, where the player was on loan for the 2018-2019 season.
Since then, the 23-year-old has amassed a total of 24 goals and 23 assists in 141 appearances for the Stamford Bridge side.
This season has been another productive one, with Mount registering seven goals and eight assists in 34 matches across all competitions.
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