New Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel reportedly wants to reunite with Mason Mount. The duo previously worked together at Chelsea during the German’s 20-month stay in west London. Tuchel was sacked by the Premier League side early in the current campaign and eventually became head coach of Bayern last week.
Midfielder in the middle of intense contract negotiations
Reports surfaced earlier in the week that Tuchel has plans to pry Mount from Chelsea this summer. The Times claimed that the German is hoping to take advantage of the player’s current contract issue at Chelsea. Mount only has one more year remaining on his deal and is in negotiations with the west London club. However, these discussions are apparently not advancing at the moment.
The Daily Mail says that Mount previously rejected a $247,000-per-week contract with remain with Chelsea.
