“Shock Swap Alert” Mason Mount’s Chelsea Exit in Exchange for Star Player Sparks Transfer Buzz
Speculation over the 24-year-future old’s has increased over the last several weeks as a result of rumours that contract negotiations between Mount and Chelsea have stalled.
After spending time on loan at Championship team Derby County and Dutch club Vitesse, the midfielder entered the club for the first time in 2019 under the direction of former Blues manager Frank Lampard.
But in recent weeks, Mount’s playing time has been cut down, leaving his future uncertain.
According to the Spanish news agency Marca, Atletico Madrid and Mount are involved in a remarkable player transfer.
According to the source, Chelsea is attempting to include Mount in their bid for Joao Felix, who is presently on loan from the La Liga team at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea is hoping that by include one of its great players, the cost of the Portuguese striker would drop.
A simple cash offer without any players involved in the trade is what Atletico are supposedly looking for, according to the CEO of the club, Miguel Angel Gil Marin.
According to reports, Atletico wants to recoup as much of the £113 million they paid on Felix as they can.
Prior to the Champions League matchup against Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16, Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta spoke about Felix.
“I knew him from watching Atletico Madrid play in La Liga and from playing against them,” he said.
“Considering the qualities we are aware of, I was pretty shocked when he came. He excels in the gym, and he demonstrated his incredible turning, creating space, and passing abilities against West Ham in the most recent game.
“He has been wonderful and really extremely excellent in training. He also scored the other day, which will boost his confidence.
He is a young lad with excellent experience and great confidence who is already having a significant influence on the squad, Azpilicueta said.
“I am excited to see him join the squad and contribute at this level.”