Chelsea Transfer News: Mourinho Wants Sami Khedira & Daniele De Rossi?
Mirror. Mourinho has remained on good terms with the defensive midfielder, following their days together at the Bernabeu, and is keen on bringing the Germany international to Stamford Bridge this summer. Khedira was deemed surplus to requirements last season, making just 25 La Liga appearances, and could find opportunities even more difficult to come by next season given that Real have just spent £34 million on Real Sociedad's Asier Illarramendi. Mourinho is desperate to strengthen his midfield this summer and though he had disagreements with the vast majority of the Madrid dressing room toward the end of his turbulent tenure, he retained a good relationship with Khedira. The self-styled "Special One" wants to add a midfield general to his squad this summer while Madrid would likely demand £20 million for the 26-year-old, who moved to the Spanish capital from Stuttgart three seasons ago. Chelsea also retain an interest in Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi, though could be scuppered in their pursuits given that Italian outfit Fiorentina are also interested in the 30-year-old, who has been with the Yellow-Reds for the entirety of his playing career.