According to the Liverpool Echo, Liverpool have been eyeing Chelsea’s Mason Mount as a potential transfer target since the end of the season.
However, the report suggests that the Red’s interest in the player has diminished in recent times. This change in stance occurred after Liverpool secured the signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Subsequently, Manchester United have surged ahead in the pursuit of Mason Mount and successfully secured his transfer. United have successfully secured the signing of the Chelsea star for a reported fee of £60 million (£55 million plus £5 million in add-ons).
Mount had only one year remaining on his contract, and the offer was accepted by Chelsea. This development raises questions about whether the Reds were deterred by the price tag, which would be disappointing for the fans considering the club’s esteemed status in European football.
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However, when it comes to the transfer market, Liverpool have often faced challenges. Liverpool are also interested in RB Leipzig’s Dominik Szoboszlai but the player’s €70 million release clause may discourage their pursuit.
The Reds had previously dropped out of the race for Jude Bellingham, who ultimately joined Real Madrid, due to his high price tag.
This trend of backing off from players due to their cost is becoming a problematic pattern for Liverpool, although the specific reason for cooling off their pursuit of Mount is unclear.
It is possible that Jurgen Klopp’s side considered Alexis Mac Allister as a potential alternative to Mount, as their profiles may be somewhat similar, although the latter is more of an attacking midfielder.
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However, United’s decision to pay a high price for a player with only one year left on his contract seems desperate. While Mount has shown flashes of brilliance, he has not consistently performed at a level that justifies such a hefty fee.
Liverpool, considering the financial aspect, should not have pursued his signing at that price. In an ideal world, the fans would prefer a situation where money is not a major concern when identifying transfer targets.
