Otamendi could fill John Terry’s boots (Picture: Reuters)

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly called Nicolas Otamendi’s representative in an attempt to hijack his transfer to Manchester United.

Otamendi is understood to be on the cusp of a switch to Old Trafford, but Mourinho is keen to make a last-ditch effort to sign the Argentine as he searches for a long-time replacement for John Terry.

According to Spanish newspaper Super Deporte, Mourinho rang his agent Jorge Mendes – who has been working on a move for Otamendi – and asked him to get the Valencia centre-back to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea will likely have to meet Otamendi’s £36million release clause to complete a deal, but will feel confident given that Mendes has previously been involved Diego Costa’s and Radamel Falcao’s moves to West London.




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