Chelsea are pushing for Marco Reus (Picture: AP)

Chelsea have started work on a £20million deal to sign Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus after Jose Mourinho ordered his signature.

The Blues have been strongly linked with a move for Reus in the last few weeks, with the Dortmund star certain to leave at the end of the season.

And now the Daily Express says Chelsea are ready to begin talks with Reus’ agent over a transfer to Stamford Bridge, with Mourinho driving the deal.

The Special One is desperate to sign Reus and wants to thrash out an agreement quickly, ready for the attacker to arrive in the summer.




Reus has a release clause set at £20million and Chelsea are happy to meet that to seal the deal.

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