According to reports, Chelsea is hopeful that they can eventually reach an agreement on a new contract with Mason Mount.
Mount has established himself as one of the club's key players ever since making his Blues debut in 2019, contributing 32 goals and 37 assists from 181 appearances across all competitions.
Since signing a long-term contract when he was promoted to the first-team squad about three and a half years ago, the academy graduate has not, however, written any new terms.
Because of this, there have been months of rumors about the future of the England international player, especially at a time when the team's ownership has changed and other players have signed contract extensions.
However, as things stand, Mount has just 19 and a half months left on his current deal, and there will be no discussions while he is representing his country at the World Cup.
Over the weekend, it was claimed that contract talks had reached a stalemate, something which would naturally cause concern behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge.
Nevertheless, according to The Athletic, the situation is not as negative as was perceived just several days ago.
The report says that meetings were held as recently as several weeks ago, and it is felt among both parties that a deal will eventually be reached.
Furthermore, it is suggested that a new deal has never been closer to being signed, although there remain outstanding issues to be resolved.
The alleged development would come as a major plus for head coach Graham Potter at a time when his side have been struggling on the pitch.
Chelsea have lost four of their last five matches in all competitions, including their most recent three fixtures in the Premier League.
The 23-year-old has also endured an indifferent season from an individual perspective, his only two league goals coming in the same match against Aston Villa.
Mount has failed to contribute a strike or an assist on his last six starts for the West Londoners, a run stretching back to October 16
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