Chelsea legend Emmanuel Petit has urged Mason Mount to snub transfer interest from Liverpool and Arsenal to stay at Stamford Bridge this summer. football.london understands that Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the England international and is seriously interested in signing the 24-year-old.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen on bolstering his midfield options ahead of next season and Mount has now emerged as a target for the Gunners. football.london understands that Arsenal are prioritising a move for West Ham captain Declan Rice, Mount's close friend, in the summer transfer window.
The Hammers will demand a fee in the region of £100million to let Rice leave the London Stadium this summer, which could see the Gunners shift their focus to a move for Mount instead. Liverpool are looking to rebuild their midfield ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and are hoping to take advantage of the Chelsea star's ongoing contract situation at Stamford Bridge - which remains unresolved.
