Claudio Marchisio is the latest Chelsea transfer target
Mourinho is thought to have agreed a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will become the highest paid manager in British football.
The Portuguese has big plans to revolutionise the Blues, and is keen to take some of the Real Madrid stars including Samir Khedira and Fabio Coentrao with him to west London.
But Marchisio, who was previously a Manchester United target, has now come into view for Mourinho.
Portuguese paper A Bola understands Mourinho is willing to offer £17m for Marchisio.
It is also thought that Marchisio has a sizeable release clause which could prove a stumbling block.
Daniele De Rossi has also caught Chelsea's eye
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Roma's Daniele De Rossi is also on Mourinho's midfield shortlist.
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