Chelsea to launch Koke bid as Jose Mourinho targets Champions League glory

CHELSEA will make a bid for Atletico Madrid star Koke as Jose Mourinho looks to win the Champions League, according to reports.

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Chelsea were sent packing from the competition this season by Paris Saint-Germain in the round of last 16 after suffering semi-final heartbreak at the hands of Atletico the year before.

Mourinho is yet to win the Champions League with Chelsea despite lifting it with both Porto and Inter Milan, and reports in Spain claim that the Special One has made it his top priority as the Blues close in on the Premier League title.

And it is added that in order to achieve his European dream, Mourinho will make a £22million bid for Spanish international Koke so he can boost his options in the centre of the park.

Chelsea managed to sign Atletico duo Diego Costa and Filipe Luis last summer following Diego Simeone's success in La Liga, and apparently want Koke to join the duo at Stamford Bridge in time for the new campaign.

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Chelsea are reportedly lining up a move for Koke

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