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Jose Mourinho: I'd consider Petr Cech SWAP DEAL with Manchester United or Arsenal
JOSE MOURINHO has hinted that he could be open to a swap-deal for goalkeeper Petr Cech.
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The 33-year-old is set for contract talks next week and has been linked with a switch to Arsenal and Manchester United.
And Mourinho admits, whilst he might be powerless to prevent him from leaving, he may settle for a player swap-deal with his Premier League rivals.
Speaking at BT Sport's European football coverage launch, he said: "Every club that is interested in Petr, I can find a player that I like in that team, too."
But it seems Mourinho is not hopeful of holding onto the experienced shot-stopper, revealing it was beyond his control.
He added: "My answer is not important because the owner is the owner, he is the person with the perspective I admire a lot, respect a lot.
Jose Mourinho admitted he's accept a swap deal for Petr Cech
Every club that is interested in Petr, I can find a player that I like in that team, too
"He respects a lot of people who do important things for him.
"Since 2004 to 2014-15, ten years of success with the club, ten years of unbelievable behaviour. I will have to accept any decision the owner has.
"I'm different. I have the same respect for Petr that everybody at the club has, but my answer would be, no way. If the answer is different I will accept that."
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