Chelsea have applied for a visa for Mason Mount ahead of their pre-season tour in Japan, according to reports.
The 20-year-old has starred in a loan spell for Derby in the Championship, scoring 11 goals and four goals in all competitions this season.
He also netted in the Rams’ 4-2 win over Leeds on Wednesday night to set up a Championship play-off final clash against Aston Villa on May 27.
Under the guidance of Chelsea legend Frank Lampard, Mount has been one of the standout players in the second tier.
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And The Times claim the midfielder will have the chance to impress Blues boss Maurizio Sarri on their pre-season tour in July.
But if he is not able to dislodge the likes of N’Golo Kante and Ross Barkley from Chelsea’s midfield, then he could be sent back on loan to Derby.
The Rams will be playing Premier League football next season if they beat Aston Villa.
Bundesliga club RB Leipzig have been linked with a summer move for Mount, who could follow in Jadon Sancho’s footsteps by becoming the next Englishman to ply his trade in Germany.
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When asked about Leipzig’s interest last month, Lampard said: “That’s his call.
“It depends how Chelsea see it and how he sees it. It depends what is the best plan for him.
“What we can say is that the year he’s had – he’s had a great year which has put him on a big step up the ladder.”
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