Update on Mount’s future at Chelsea revealed

Former Chelsea star Glenn Johnson in a recent statement about Mason Mount’s future said the club would rather sell him at £100m than let him leave for free when his contract lapse.

There are reports linking Mount with a possible departure from Chelsea this summer transfer window after talks between his representatives and the west London club fell through over a contract extension.

Mount has less than 18 months left on his current contract with the Blues, and he has made it clear that his preference is to remain at the club.

But Johnson believes it is better to sell Mount if he is not signing a new contract.

“The clock is ticking and Chelsea need to be bold regarding the business side of it,” Johnson told Betfred.

He added: “In 2024, if Mason’s contract does expire, then he would probably go to a rival Premier League club for free anyway. If he does not sign a new deal, then Chelsea may as well bite the bullet and take the money for him because you would rather sell him for £100 million, than see him leave for free.

“The club will probably try and do the best deal they can this summer, in terms of selling him for good money or getting him to re-sign. They can’t risk letting him leave for free.”