The reigning Premier League champions had a £38 million ($58 million, 52 million euros) bid for Everton defender John Stones rejected, despite the centre-back submitting a transfer request.
Everton’s determination to hold onto the player –- the latest bid was Chelsea’s fourth –- has prompted the Blues to look for alternatives, with Zhang Linpeng of Guangzhou Evergande emerging as a target.
Chelsea have also been strongly linked with a £70 million move for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Speaking ahead of his side’s meeting with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge this weekend, Chelsea manager Mourinho refused to comment on individual players.
But he made it clear he is keen to strengthen his squad before the transfer deadline on September 1.
“I have a good squad. I’m happy with the squad I have.“I don’t speak about players from other teams,” said Mourinho at Chelsea’s Cobham training ground, south of London, on Friday.
“If I get another player before the end of the market, good. If not, I go with what we have and I have a good squad,” the Portuguese boss added.
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