Fabrizio Romano has revealed Chelsea “want to start a bidding war” for Mason Mount so that they can receive £80million from the transfer. Mount leaving Chelsea seems a formality now. Earlier on in the season, it seemed a surprise that the Blues weren’t doing their all to secure the star. Indeed, he’s been one of their most important assets since he made the breakthrough into the first team.
“This is what they want, they want to start a bidding war for Mason Mount,” .
Indeed, sparking a bidding war seems the best way for Chelsea to ensure they receive a big fee for Mount.