Source: Daily_Mail
Jose Mourinho prepares Real raid for Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole
[LNB]Jose Mourinho has opened the door to moves for Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole as he prepares to take over at Real Madrid. [LNB]The former Chelsea boss admits Liverpool captain Gerrard and the midfielder's Stamford Bridge counterpart Lampard are 'both great players' who he would have no problem splashing out for.[LNB] Mourinho is also keen to set up with an attacking team at the Bernabeu, starting from the back with attacking full backs 'like Ashley Cole and Maicon'. [LNB] Real target: Mourinho would love to take England star Steven Gerrard to the Bernabeu [LNB]Sportsmail revealed last week that the relationship between 29-year-old Gerrard and Anfield boss Rafa Benitez was strained enough for the England ace to consider a move abroad. [LNB]Madrid are seen as the favourites to make a bid, while a move for Lampard, 31, is likely to prove more difficult to pull off. Mourinho admits he hugely admires both and would have no problem making a move for players approaching the twilight of their careers. [LNB]'I like players at the end of their careers,' he told Spanish newspaper AS. 'I love to have some players who are 33 or 34.[LNB] To be Frank: Lampard played under Mourinho for two seasons at Chelsea [LNB] 'They are players who you buy and do not recover the money but if you get a good performance for two or three years and you've got more than enough value.[LNB]'Both (Gerrard and Lampard) are two great players and always give everything.' [LNB]England left back Cole is also thought to be considering his future at Chelsea as his marriage to Girls Aloud singer Cheryl heads for divorce. [LNB]On the move? Cole could join Mourinho's Real revolution [LNB]The 29-year-old is on the list of candidates to fill the problem left back position at the Bernabeu and Mourinho admits he is a huge admirer of the raiding defender. [LNB]Explaining how his Madrid side would set up, Mourinho said: 'Normally we play with four (at the back) but with two offensive full-backs of the style of Ashley Cole or Maicon. In midfield we can play in diamond or triangle. If we play with the triangle, then we line up to three forwards.' [LNB]Madrid are in advanced negotiations to sign Angel di Maria from Benfica after cooling on Franck Ribery, though they face competition from Chelsea, and both Manchester United and City for the Argentina winger.[LNB] Mourinho confirmed he supported a move for the 22-year-old, but claimed he wasn't a fan of paying over the odds - despite overseeing a huge spending spree with Roman Abramovich's money at Stamford Bridge between 2004 and 2007.[LNB] 'If we can sign Di Maria at an affordable price, then I say sign him but if the price is exorbitant then I say no because I don't like my clubs to pay crazy prices for players,' he said. 'I want three or four defensive players, but we will improve the attack too.' [LNB] Madrid departure: Guti has been linked with a move to Blackburn Rovers [LNB]One player who looks to be on his way is veteran playmaker Guti. Blackburn are among the sides chasing the 33-year-old, who has also been linked to Tottenham Hotspur, and Mourinho said: 'Guti is out for me,' said Mourinho. 'I read his statements and to me that's what counts. He said goodbye to the fans and went around the field.' [LNB]As for his ambition, the Portuguese said: 'I want to win the league, because any player and any coach wants to win the English championship, the Italian and Spanish. And I'd be the first coach to lift three Champions Leagues with three different teams. [LNB]'I have many motivations but I do not want to lose humility so I can not come and say that I will win the league because there is a super team in front called Barcelona.' [LNB] Axed boss Pellegrini warns Mourinho of the perils of managing Real MadridCole could ditch Blues for Real Madrid in bid to escape divorce backlashMan City launch stunning treble swoop for Madrid stars Higuain,Van der Vaart and GagoReal Madrid sack Pellegrini to clear way for Mourinho's arrival from InterVIDEO SPECIAL: The Tearful One! Jose blubs as he says goodbye to Inter [LNB] [LNB]
