Target man: Chelsea are keen on Galatasaray striker Burak Yilmaz (Picture: Getty)

Jose Mourinho has hinted at a summer move for Burak Yilmaz after revealing his admiration for the Galatasaray striker.

Blues boss Mourinho has been increasingly linked with a deal for Yilmaz in the last few weeks, having made signing a new striker a top priority at Stamford Bridge.

And after failing to land top targets Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez, Mourinho has now hinted at a deal for Yilmaz, by admitting he would be a great fit in any team in the world.

‘Burak could play for any team in the world,’ said Mourinho.


Big fan: Mourinho has admitted his interest in Yilmaz (Picture: Getty)

‘He is world class.’

Mourinho’s comments come just days after Galatasaray admitted they would be willing to sell the striker – for the right price.



The lowdown on Burak Yilmaz

It’s thought that the Turkish giants want £20million to do business for Yilmaz, who scored 32 goals in 39 appearances last term following his switch from Trabzonspor.

‘We have set a price for Burak Yılmaz, we will only consider an offer which is in the best interests of the club and player,’ announced president Ünal Aysal.

‘If Burak wants to leave and our transfer demands are matched we could accept a deal.’

Yilmaz is known to be a keen admirer of the Premier League, and has previously confessed his desire to move to England.