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Why Jose Mourinho was really watching Ukraine v Spain may frustrate Arsenal and Liverpool
JOSE MOURINHO was last night on a scouting mission when he attended Spain's 1-0 win over Ukraine in Kiev, according to reports.
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Chelsea boss Mourinho was spotted wearing a hood in effort not to be seen during the Euro 2016 qualifier.
The Portuguese oversaw Blues midfielder Cesc Fabregas captain the side, while winger Pedro was an unused substitute.
It was thought he could have been watching Spaniards Nolito and Thiago Alcantara.
Yarmolenko, 25, was linked with a number of clubs over the summer but Dynamo Kiev succeeded in retaining their ace for the autumn.
However, it appears interest in the attacker has stepped up, with Liverpool and Everton also supposedly keen on him.
And today the Guardian claim not only have Chelsea joined the race for his signature but so have Barcelona.
Jose Mourinho was spotted watching the match in Ukriane
Andriy Yarmolenko (left) played a full 90 minutes in Ukraine
Barca are under a transfer embargo until 2016 and have hoarded cash reserves over the past year.
They are ready to spend big on reforming the squad in January, with Celta Vigo winger Nolito expected to arrive at the Nou Camp.
And Yarmolenko could follow the Spaniard as manager Luis Enrique bolsters his squad for the defence of the Liga and Champions League titles.
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