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On Friday, it emerged that Chelsea intended to step up contract talks with midfielder Mason Mount amid rising interest from Liverpool. reported that is due to resume negotiations with the 24-year-old as it pursues a swift resolution. Crucially, is out of contract in 18 months' time, and Liverpool is prepared to 'act on its interest' if an extension isn't agreed. It has already been 'putting plans in place' for a potential summer move, with Serie A giants sniffing round too.

Liverpool target Mason Mount of Chelsea (Image: Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Mount will be looking at the contract handed to $62m (£50m/€57m) summer signing Raheem Sterling following his move from .



After its initial reluctance, Liverpool ultimately agreed to break, or more accurately shatter, its wage structure to accommodate Salah.




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