Mourinho still Inter-ested in Frank swoop
Published Date:
17 July 2008
JOSE MOURINHO is preparing to step up his bid to be reunited with Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard at Inter Milan next season.
Lampard, 30, has not signed a fresh contract at Stamford Bridge and Inter coach Mourinho is ready to bide his time to sign him before the end of the next campaign, when he would be available on a Bosman free transfer.
"The transfer market is open until August 31 and we need a midfielder," said the former Chelsea boss on the opening day of Inter's pre-season training.
"Lampard is a Chelsea player but I have worked really well with him. I also like Ricardo Quaresma but he is at Porto."
Chelsea have not indicated a willingness to sell, although new boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has added Deco to his midfield options for next season.
Another new Blues signing is right-back Jose Bosingwa, who was previously linked with Manchester United.
The Portugal international said: "I came to the club that showed more interest in me and I heard about United only in the press and I came to the right club who came to speak to me.
"I knew there was interest from other clubs but never spoke to United or any other club."
The full article contains 214 words and appears in Edinburgh Evening News newspaper.
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Last Updated:
17 July 2008 10:34 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
