Liverpool have made Mason Mount their priority this summer, football.london understands.
As reported by our sister title, the Liverpool ECHO, the Reds have stepped up their interest in Mount even further and he is now the club's priority to begin their revamp of their struggling midfield. The 24-year-old has just over 12 months remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge and the two parties are no closer to reaching an agreement over an extension.
Mount hasn't been anywhere near his best this season but his entourage still believe his wage package should be closer to some of the top earners at the club given his performances over the last few years. Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking to tie him down to a seven-year contract while Mount's camp want a shorter deal so there is more room to negotiate in the future.
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