Todd Boehly has been handed a big warning that Mason Mount's transfer away from Chelsea this summer may not be as straight forward as it seems. The player is already at the centre of mass speculation after failing to agree to new terms with the club despite months of back and forth.
As he prepares to enter the final 12-months of his deal an early window ultimatum is already on the table as Chelsea are set to sanction a sale if nothing can be finalised between the two parties. Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino are both keen on keeping Mount at the club, football.london understands, but confusion and changed goalposts over the winter have seen talks reach a stalemate.
The new owners now face the real prospect of having to part with a two-time player of the season that is not only a match-going fan favourite but also a shining light of the club's academy. Although new interactions are expected before any sale is granted, it doesn't look promising.
