Mourinho is also keen on bringing young striker Alvaro Morata on board to add weight to the side’s attack.
Chelsea are already stocked up front with Fernando Torres, Demba Ba, Romelu Lukaku and Andre Schurrle all vying for a place, but with either Ba or Torres said to be moving on soon, Morata would provide able back up for whoever is left.
The manager is a known fan of the 20-year-old, overseeing his rise from the club’s B team to make his debut back in 2010. However, it was last season that saw him begin to establish himself as he bagged two goals in 15 appearances across all competitions.
Though he may be a little wet behind the ears, Mourinho saw enough of him to trust and furthermore, he can offer Chelsea something different to what they already have.
At 6’3 Morata is able to hold up the ball and be dominant from ariel positions, which is something not many in the Chelsea team are able to offer. Often compared to former Real legend Fernando Morientes, he can also provide excellent movement as well as a clinical finishing ability.