Mason Mount has been heavily linked with a move away from Chelsea this summer (Picture: Getty Images)
Mason Mount is yet to sign a new Chelsea contract and is being linked with a move to either Manchester United or Liverpool, but former Blues star Emmanuel Petit says it would be ‘stupid’ to sell him.
The England midfielder’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires in 2024 and has not accepted the offer he has been made by Chelsea.
The 24-year-old will enter the final year of his current contract in the summer and it is thought the Blues would be open to selling him rather than let him leave on a free the following year.
Mount would not be short of options, with Manchester United and Liverpool both thought to be keen, while he would also have suitors abroad.
However, Petit, who played for Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier League, says it would be a foolish thing for the Blues to let him go, urging them to keep hold of him.
‘Chelsea should try their best to keep Mount. I know he’s been linked with some big clubs, but taking away this season, he has been remarkable and he’s grown up with the club,’ Petit told Premier League Odds.
‘He was developing into a brilliant midfield player, with goals and assists, and I think this year has been a transition year for Chelsea – so don’t put everything in a rubbish bin.
‘He’s one of the last English players in the dressing room, too, which is very important for the fans.
‘Chelsea should not make a stupid decision to sell Mount, he should stay at Chelsea.’
There is certain to be a lot of outgoings from Chelsea this summer after their string of signings over the last year and competition for places too extreme now.
The club do not want Mount to be one of those heading out of the door, but as they look to balance the books and the squad, they will listen to offers for him if he doesn’t agree a new contract.
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‘Chelsea should not make a stupid decision.’
