Mason Mount looks set to be the first Chelsea star to benefit from the west London club's imminent takeover, with Todd Boehy reportedly keen to secure the 23-year-old's future. The Cobham graduate has been central to much of the Blues' success since breaking into the first-team under Frank Lampard.
The midfielder, who sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire in 2024, has featured a total of 160 times for Chelsea, directly contributing towards 61 goals. His impressive displays have guided the Blues to a European and World title, while also playing a key role in Gareth Southgate's project for England too.
Following a successful campaign, Mount has now won back-to-back player of the year awards in west London and the new ownership group at Chelsea want to reward him for his efforts. The Blues are preparing to gift Mount with a new contract that reflects his value as one of the world’s leading attacking midfielders, according to i.