Frank Lampard wants to take Mason Mount to Derby County on a season-long loan from Chelsea.
John Percy of the Telegraph claims that Lampard has already held talks with his former side over a deal for the youngster.
Mount, one of the highest-rated young players at Chelsea, spent last season on loan at Vitesse where he impressed greatly.
He has since returned to the club and reported for pre-season training, along with the rest of the loan players.
A host of Chelsea’s younger players have been linked with a move to Derby following Lampard’s appointment there.
He and Jody Morris will know Mount well and will be fully aware of the potential that he possesses.
Chelsea will be keen to get Mount’s next move right to continue his development, as the player sets his sights on the first-team squad.
Given how highly he is thought of at Chelsea, loaning him to a former player and academy boss may be considered as a safe move.
