Inter chase Drogba, using Mourinho as axe

Inter Ready To Offer £23 Million For Chelsea Hitman Drogba - Report

'The Special One' is allegedly still keen on acquiring the 31-year-old...

25 Jun 2009 16:58:21

Victor Valdes keeps Didier Drogba at bay with a double save in Chelsea's 0-0 draw at Barcelona (Marca)

Jose Mourinho has reportedly asked the Blues to give him an assessment of the Ivory Coast international, along with a price-tag ,as the Nerazzurri would apparently be willing to pay up to £23 million for his services.

The coach of the Serie A champions and the player have constantly stated their admiration for one another in the news, but have always been skeptical that a deal to bring the hitman to Inter would take place.

Drogba flourished under the guidance of Guus Hiddink at Stamford Bridge last season following the departure of coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. He was especially effective in the Champions League, scoring key goals in Chelsea's run to the semi-finals.

The Nerazzurri have already brought in reinforcements up front this summer, signing Diego Milito from Genoa, as well as being on the verge of signing starlet Marko Arnautovic from FC Twente.