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The 32-year-old has made only 18 appearances for the Blues this season following Thibaut Courtois' emergence as Chelsea No.1.

Only five of those have come in the league and both Liverpool and Arsenal are thought to be considering moves for the Czech Republic international in the summer.

Cech started the Capital One Cup final on Sunday as the Blues won their first trophy in Mourinho's second spell in charge.

The Portuguese manager still regards Cech as one of the best goalkeepers in football and would like him to stay at the club.

But should Cech insist on moving to pastures new, any suitors will have to stump up a bid in line with his status for Chelsea to do a deal.

"I don't think Petr is a guy to be persuaded. He doesn't let anyone persuade him," Mourinho said.

"He will make his decision and, when he makes that decision, I think he's very mature making what he feels is the best decision for him and his future.

"I will just wait, wishing his decision is to stay. That's my desire. I would like him very, very much to stay.

"But I don't waste my time trying to persuade him because it's just his decision.

"If he tells me he wants to leave I will tell him my opinion, that he is one of the three best goalkeepers in the world, so huge money.”