Chelsea have started formal contract negotiations with Mason Mount as they seek to tie down his long-term future with a lucrative new deal.
Standard Sport first revealed last month that Chelsea’s new owners were planning talks with Mount, who is in the final two years of his contract at Stamford Bridge. Discussions have now taken place and, while they are not at an advanced stage, there is optimism that an agreement will be reached with the 23-year-old England midfielder.
