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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho reveals shock news about Juventus and Ac Milan target
JOSE MOURINHO has ruled out a move for Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel.
Jose Mourinho says it's not possible for them to sign more midfielders
The Belgium international had been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as well as AC Milan and Juventus.
And Italian newspaper Corriere Dello Sport claimed that the Blues were lining up a £24million bid to outdo both Italian clubs.
However, Jose Mourinho has claimed his midfield options are so good that any reports linking Chelsea with the 26-year-old are false.
He said: "At this moment we have Matic, Ramires, Fabregas, Mikel, Loftus-Cheek and Oscar. Six midfield players.
"I have no space for midfield players. No space. So if somebody talks about midfield players it's not true."
Chelsea have already loaned out two more midfielders - Marco van Ginkel to Stoke, until the end of the season, and Mario Pasalic to Ligue 1 side Monaco.