Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho responds to Dybala’s ‘transfer’ to Stamford Bridge

Reports have last week emerged on Chelsea’s interest in bringing Paulo Dybala to Stamford Bridge in a bid to boast boss Mauricio Pochettino’s attacking options.

Meanwhile, National Daily understands that Jose Mourinho has remained coy over  future of the Argentine at Roma following his link with a move to Chelsea this summer.

It is understood that Pochettino is a huge admirer of his compatriot, while the 29-year-old has a release clause in his contract with Roma which allows clubs outside of Serie A to sign him for just €12 million (£10m).

Mourinho however claims that he is unaware about the clause which could see him lose Dybala who played a major role in his side last season as Roma finished sixth in Serie A and were only beaten in the Europa League final by Sevilla.

When asked about the clause in Dybala’s contract following Chelsea’s interest, Mourinho told reporters after arriving at Rome airport on Saturday: ‘I don’t know anything about his contract.

‘But obviously I talk to Paulo like I do with all of my players.’

Mourinho was also asked for his reaction to his 10-day touchline ban for the start of the new Serie A season after he called Daniele Chiffi ‘the worst’ referee he’d ever seen in May.

‘I am not surprised by anything,’ Mourinho said.

‘With this heat in August, rather than sit on the bench I will be somewhere nice and cool with air conditioning.’