Chelsea could have Emmanuel Adebayor on loan for free next season after Tottenham said they would pay his wages to leave.
The Togolese has been heavily criticised this season, along with Roberto Soldado, after some woeful displays for Spurs and has scored just two goals this season.
Linked with a summer exit from White Hart Lane, Adebayor is now linked with a shock switch to Chelsea and it is understood that a deal could be agreed by the end of this week.
Mourinho and Adebayor have worked together previously, during their time at Real Madrid and the Portuguese coach is a big admirer of the striker.
Didier Drogba is set to be released this summer and it is understood that Adebayor is seen as the perfect man to provide back-up to Diego Costa and Loic Remy.