Chelsea monitor Fulham attacker as Mount replacement

Jacque Talbot

• Updated: 21 Mar 2023 13:38 GMT
• 3 min read

Chelsea are looking at Andreas Pereira's situation at Fulham as a possible replacement for Mason Mount.

ESPN report that the Blues are considering an offer for the attacker with it believed that England international; Mount will be leaving in the summer.

Mount is yet to sign fresh terms with Chelsea and it seems likely that he will depart the club in the upcoming window.

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It’s either that or he will leave as a free agent in 2024 and Chelsea will not be able to earn any fee for him.

The report states that the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are looking at Mount and Chelsea are already looking at Pereira to fill the void. Pereira's form at Craven Cottage in his first campaign following his summer move from Manchester United has also piqued the interest of Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid.

The attacker has registered six Premier League assists this season. PSG like the look of him and they see him as a cheap option as they aim to fall in line with Financial Fair Play.

ESPN also say that at Pereira is happy at Fulham but should the right proposal come in with an offer to play in Europe, he would find it hard to turn down.

Marco Silva a factor

It is thought that the future of Fulham manager Marco Silva may come into the equation - with Pereira enjoying playing under the former Everton coach.

Andres Pereira joined Fulham from Man Utd last summer and his current club value him between £25 million and £35m, while his contract with them ends in 2026, with the option of one more year.

It is reported that there is a relegation release clause included in his deal set at £15m and it will be there going into next season as well.