Chelsea Transfers: Predicting Jose Mourinho's Buys & Starting 11

Madrid won't stop him. Following the confirmation of his side's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Borussia Dortmund Tuesday night, the Portuguese manager remarked that he'd go "where people love me to be" when he calls time on his stay at Real - and there's little doubting that place would be Chelsea. He is still a cult figure in West London and a fan favourite among the terraces at Stamford Bridge who even to this day chant his name, a whole six years after his departure. Mourinho remains the Blues' most successful manager having guided them to back-to-back Premier League crowns, and would be welcomed back with open arms by those craving the "good old days" once more. It's very likely that he'd want to bring in his own players, however, and here, we examine 5 signings he could make for next season and what his starting 11 could look like. Click "Next" to continue.

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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.