Reports have claimed that the future of Mason Mount could determine whether Declan Rice joins Chelsea.
According to 90min, the close relationship between the two players could come in to the West Ham man’s thinking when it comes to making a decision on his next club.
Mount’s contract situation is still yet to be sorted, with there seeming to be a discrepancy between the two parties in terms of his salary.
Reports have claimed that the 24-year-old is looking to near enough triple his wage at Stamford Bridge, a figure which would perhaps not best represent his recent showings.
It has been a tough campaign for the England international so far, although his drop in standard has only been a reflection of what it has been for the majority of players.
Mount future could affect Rice
However, the high standards Mount has set in the past make it far more obvious when a player like him is off the boil.
With discrepancies over his contract lasting for some time now, it is perhaps expected that murmurs over his future would arise.
90min have now claimed that if he was to leave Stamford Bridge, the Blues believe they may have their quest to sign Rice impacted.
Chelsea are likely to be in the market again in the summer, despite heavy investment during the last two transfer windows.
They spent a club-record fee on Enzo Fernandez last month, with him already showing in his two appearances so far he has the quality to be a star at the top.
Rice is one of the names who has been on the list for some time, and one that will surely be one of the players in the position that are on the move at the end of the campaign.
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