Jose Mourinho also believes his Chelsea defence could be greatly improved and has earmarked a move for highly-rated FC Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala.
Mourinho feels he could do with strengthening his defence as he believes Brazilian David Luiz is far better suited to a defensive midfield role and is known to be a keen admirer of the 22 year old, who is on the fringes of the French national team set-up.
Mangala is thought to have a €25m (£21m) release clause that Chelsea are willing to trigger this summer. The former Standard Liege centre-back was the focal point of a FC Porto defence that conceded just 14 goals in a 30 game Primeira Liga season.
John Terry may well be lined up to play something of a supporting role next term and there appears to be no new deal on the table for the England veteran, who’s current contract comes to an end in the summer of 2014.