Arsenal is closely monitoring Mason Mount‘s situation at Chelsea as they step up their transfer plans for the upcoming summer.
Mount has reportedly declined to renew his contract with Chelsea and Liverpool is also keen to sign him. Moreover, Mount is best friends with Arsenal’s target Declan Rice, the West Ham captain.
Arsenal is looking to add proven quality to their squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and has already started working on building a competitive squad capable of challenging the best in Europe, after their expected return to the Champions League next season.
Liverpool, Newcastle, and both Manchester clubs are also reportedly interested in the 24-year-old England international.
In the summer, Mount will have one year remaining on his contract with Chelsea, and they will likely look to sell him to balance their books after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
Arsenal sees Mount’s ability to operate in various positions across the final third as an appealing option and a valuable addition to their squad as they seek to compete on multiple fronts. Despite Liverpool’s strong push for Mount, Arsenal is keeping a close eye on the situation.