Mount's agent decision hints at Chelsea exit as Man United and Liverpool eye transfer

The England midfielder is out of contract at Stamford Bridge in 2024 and talks over a new deal have stalled.

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With the Blues reluctant to let Mount enter the final year of his contract, a summer exit looks increasingly likely.

Now, the 24-year-old has hinted his future lies elsewhere by appointing Neil Fewings from Roof to handle his affairs.

Mount's father Tony had been working as his agent for the last 18 months after the player split with management company Stellar Football.

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Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle are all thought to be interested in the Englishman if he chooses to leave Chelsea.

Academy graduate Mount was named Chelsea's player of the season for the last two years after breaking into the first team in 2019.

However, the midfielder has struggled for form this season, scoring just three goals in 23 Premier League games and losing his place in Graham Potter's starting XI.

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The Blues have spent big in recent months to recruit a number of players in Mount's position, including Raheem Sterling, Joao Felix and Mykhailo Mudryk.

Speaking recently about Mount's future, manager Potter said: "Ultimately it is between the club and Mason. I have spoken to him numerous times about his situation, football and life generally.

"My feelings for Mason are clear. He is a fantastic person firstly but sometimes these things happen. They are just complicated and it is best that I speak little about it, let them get on with it in deciding what is right for both parties."

Asked whether he had told Mount he wants the midfielder to stay, Potter said: "Yes, but I am not naive. I know it is an important time for him and an important contract. These things have to be right for him and his family. It's important he makes a decision on that basis.

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"He's the same as everybody else; he wants to play. At the moment, he is suffering with a slight injury so he probably needs little bit more time until he is available properly. He is happy around the place and wants to help the team. That is normal with Mason, no change in that. He wants to help and the team to win. He wants to be injury free and play football."