If Chelsea’s pursuit of both Cavani and Hulk fail then Mourinho will look to land Borussia Dortmund ace Robert Lewandowski, though one would imagine that a move to do so would be more problematic than advances for either the Napoli or Zenit forwards.
The 24 year old Pole has scored 66 goals in the past two seasons but seems to have his heart set on following former team-mate Mario Goetze to the Allianz Arena, however Borussia Dortmund have stated categorically they will not allow such a move to occur.
This leaves Lewandowski, and his Westfalenstadion employers, in a tricky situation.
The prolific Bundesliga striker has just a year to run on his contract and remaining at the club for the duration could be a tough proposition, the club’s supporters being more than aware of his intention to join the club’s arch rivals.
Similarly Dortmund would presumably prefer to make some money from the player’s sale but know that selling to Bayern Munich would not only anger their fans but would have a detrimental affect on their chances of wrestling back the domestic title they held for two seasons prior to last term.
Therefore selling to a non German side like, for instance, Chelsea could be an option the club consider, though Lewandowski would then end his dream of moving to Bayern Munich.
Mourinho could perhaps tempt the Borussia Dortmund ace into making a move to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea being more than able to trump any salary offer Bayern Munich were to offer.