Liverpool may have been handed a transfer boost with Manchester United, reportedly, holding concerns over Chelsea's £55m valuation for Mason Mount. to pursue Borussia Dortmund sensation Jude Bellingham when the market reopens, due to the immense financial costs involved, and the Reds recruitment team will instead spread their budget on several midfield recruits. As things stand, Alexis Mac Allister is among their primary targets. Countless names continue to do the rounds as possible alternatives - including Mount.
With only 13 months left to run on his Stamford Bridge contract, Mount and his would-be fee has been a major talking point over any proposed move. And a new report from suggests the minimum £55m fee Chelsea are said to be demanding for their Academy graduate is a little on the high side for United.
The 24-year-old progressed through the Chelsea ranks and has played 195 matches for the club in all competitions.