Chelsea scout Piet de Visser has admitted they're following Barcelona midfielder Xavi.
Xavi has long been sort after by Mourinho who knows the Catalan player since his days as assistant coach at Barcelona.
But Xavi remains a key figure in Frank Rijkaard's plans and is unlikely to make the switch to London.
De Visser told Sport: "Xavi is technically superb, he knows how to lose his marker well and choose the right moment to pass.
"His passing is his specialty. He is very intelligent and can win a game through short passes and a long ball with his right foot.
"He has great vision and speed when he acts, so far he is the man of the tournament (at the World Cup) and I have no doubt that he would enrich Chelsea."
Xavi has long been sort after by Mourinho who knows the Catalan player since his days as assistant coach at Barcelona.
But Xavi remains a key figure in Frank Rijkaard's plans and is unlikely to make the switch to London.
De Visser told Sport: "Xavi is technically superb, he knows how to lose his marker well and choose the right moment to pass.
"His passing is his specialty. He is very intelligent and can win a game through short passes and a long ball with his right foot.
"He has great vision and speed when he acts, so far he is the man of the tournament (at the World Cup) and I have no doubt that he would enrich Chelsea."
