Liverpool have been handed a major wakeup call in the race to sign Mason Mount, with Manchester United reportedly stepping up their pursuit. The 24-year-old midfielder faces an increasingly uncertain future at Stamford Bridge with his contract expiring in 12 months.
football.london understands that the Blues were thought to be close to reaching an agreement over an extension before the World Cup in December but, following Mount's return from Qatar, the offer was no longer on the table. Towards the end of January, the west Londoners reopened talks with the England international, though he wasn't keen on signing a one-year deal despite a proposed salary increase.
Mount is not among the top earners at Cobham despite tallying nearly 200 appearances for the club. Since the start of the year, it's understood that Mount has not received another offer since.
