Mourinho tight-lipped after Chelsea are tipped to sign Chinese star

Jose Mourinho has refused to confirm that Chelsea are looking to sign China defender Zhang Linpeng.

The 26-year-old, who plays for Guangzhou Evergrande, has suggested he is set for a move to Stamford Bridge.

Blues boss Mourinho has refused to comment on his club’s pursuit of Everton defender John Stones and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.

And he adopted a similar stance when asked whether he was signing the Guangzhou star.

“He is a Guangzhou player and even though they are in far Asia, he plays for another team and I don’t comment,” Mourinho said.

A Chinese newspaper reported on Thursday that the right-back had been offered a contract by Chelsea.

He was quoted as saying: “I’m very happy and very excited to finally have this formal invitation.

“I’ve worked hard and waited these five-six years for my dream of playing overseas, and finally have recognition from the English Premier League.”