Newcastle enter race to sign Chelsea's Mason Mount, Mauricio Pochettino eyes Tottenham Hotspur reunion - Paper Round

Newcastle join Liverpool in Mount battle Newcastle United have joined Liverpool in the pursuit of Chelsea star Mason Mount. The England international's current contract is set to expire in the summer of 2024 and contract negotiations have stalled between the two parties. Chelsea would be willing to sell Mount this summer in a bid to avoid losing him for free in 2024.

Ad The Mail reveal: «The Blues are determined not to lose Mount for nothing when his deal runs out and so if an extension cannot be agreed this summer, they will look to sell him. TransfersPoch keen on Chelsea job, Inter Miami still confident of signing Messi – Paper Round11/01/2023 AT 00:49 »Liverpool are keen on the 24-year-old, but Sportsmail understands Newcastle are also now in the hunt. «Manchester United, Manchester City and Juventus are also said to be interested in the 36-cap international's signature if Chelsea do decide to cash in.» Pochettino eye Spurs reunion Mauricio Pochettino would be open to a romantic return to Tottenham Hotspur if current boss Antonio Conte were to leave.

The Times report that the «homesick» Italian manager could leave Spurs before the end of the season if they crash out of the Champions League at the hands of AC Milan on Wednesday. This would open the door to a potential return for Pochettino. The Times report: «Mauricio Pochettino wants to return to Tottenham Hotspur if they part ways with Antonio Conte this summer.