Paul Merson has told Chelsea owner Todd Boehly not to sell Mason Mount (Pictures: Getty) Paul Merson has told owner not to sell and says it would be ‘bad business’ to allow the England midfielder to join a Premier League rival.
But the 24-year-old’s form has dropped off in 2023 and talks over a contract extension have stalled, sparking speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with moves for Mount and Chelsea have . But Merson believes selling Mount would be ‘bad business’ and says there are ‘so many players’ that could be ‘shipped out’ before the England star.
‘If Liverpool go and get Mount and then Jude Bellingham, who could also go to Liverpool, you’ve got a title-contending team.