Chelsea Transfers: 5 Players Jose Mourinho Would Bring To Stamford Bridge

could be about to make a very special return to Stamford Bridge. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has been heavily tipped as the successor to outgoing Rafael Benitez as Chelsea manager this summer, and according to various reports, owner Roman Abramovich has conceded that re-appointing the man who departed the club six years ago is currently the best option available to him, having seen Pep Guardiola snub his overtures in favour of Bayern Munich. Mourinho enjoyed tremendous success with the Blues and helped smooth over their transition from Premier League "nearly men" into title winners in the formative years of Abramovich's take-over of the club in 2004. Two consecutive league wins and glory in the FA Cup followed, making him one of the most successful Blues managers in history. It is understood that an early agreement for the Portuguese' to replace Rafael Benitez on a three-year deal has now been drawn up, and if rumours prove to be accurate, Chelsea fans could perhaps start dreaming of glory again following three consecutive seasons without winning the Premier League. Mourinho is bound to bring in his own players to get the job done - whether it's Real Madrid stars or Portuguese countrymen - and here we look at 5 signings he could make as new manager. Click "Next" to begin.

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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.