CHELSEA are keen on Fulham star Andreas Pereira as they look to replace Mason Mount, according to reports.
The Blues midfielder sees his contract expire at the end of next season and he is no closer to agreeing an extension.
Therefore, Chelsea are preparing for his exit and have highlighted Pereira as a potential replacement, claim ESPN.
They report that Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested as he is seen as a cost-effective option.
Fulham supposedly value him at £25million with the player happy at the club, yet big teams could turn his head.
The 27-year-old previously played for Manchester United and was on the books at Old Trafford for 11 years.
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After loan spells at Granada, Valencia, Lazio and Flamengo, he finally left permanently to join Fulham for a reported £10million.
He has impressed for the Cottagers this season, helping the club battle for a European place in their first campaign since promotion from the Championship.
Pereira has netted three goals and got six assists in 32 matches in all competitions.
The one-time capped Brazilian does not see his contract expire until the summer of 2026.
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Meanwhile, Mount could reportedly be set to leave Chelsea with Premier League sides like Newcastle and Liverpool monitoring his situation.
The 24-year-old could be one of 12 players to be axed by owner Todd Boehly this summer as he continues to rebuild the squad.
Mount has struggled for form this season, netting just three league goals in 23 appearances.
He is currently out injured and has had to withdraw from the England squad.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
