BARCELONA are plotting a shock swoop for Mason Mount, according to reports.
Xavi has rapidly got the Nou Camp side firing on all cylinders after a woeful start to the season.
Barcelona are considering a move for Mason Mount in the summer as Xavi continues his squad overhaul, say reportsCredit: Alamy
And the club legend is targeting a huge summer overhaul in his bid to reclaim the LaLiga crown he won eight times as a player.
And FootMercato claim Xavi wants Chelsea and England attacking midfielder Mount as part of his bold revolution.
Mount, 23, is one of the first names on the Blues’ teamsheet under Thomas Tuchel having been given his shot in the first-team under Frank Lampard in 2019-20.
Since then, the midfielder has racked up close to 100 Premier League appearances and earned 27 England caps.
Mount was on Chelsea’s ‘untouchable’ list, but given the uncertainty surrounding the club’s future – with owner Roman Abramovich slapped with sanctions shortly after putting the club up for sale – Barca are looking to take advantage.
Xavi is now set to test the Blues’ resolve by launching an audacious transfer swoop to add Mount to his young core of fledgling superstars, including Pedri, Gavi, Ansu Fati and Ronald Araujo.
However, Chelsea could be rescued by the fact Barcelona are also chasing a host of other young midfielders – including Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku.
The RB Leipzig ace, 24, is one of the most in-demand players in Europe – with Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal in the mix for his signature.
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Barca are also targeting Wolves ace Ruben Neves – Erik ten Hag’s No1 target should he land the Man Utd job, as SunSport exclusively revealed this week.
Xavi is also looking to continue his attacking overhaul, having already brought Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ferran Torres and Adama Traore to the club.
Memphis Depay looks destined to leave in the summer, with Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski a top target to join the Nou Camp ranks.
