Benni McCarthy has had a great first season in the Premiership with Blackburn Rovers, but has made it known he is interested in moving to a bigger Premiership club. He first declared his interest in a move to the Champions, Manchester United, and more recently said he would be keen to play for Chelsea.
However, Blackburn have told clubs that the striker is not for sale. Jose Mourinho cannot help but have admiration for McCarthy though.
“Benni had a great first season. He quickly settled into the English game,” Mourinho said.
“He is the kind of striker every coach wants and I am no exception.
“I’ve worked with him successfully in the past at Porto. I do like Benni.
“I’m not surprised about his achievements. He could score goals anywhere.
“If he stays injury free, he’ll surpass his achievement of last season.
“I saw the possibility of us reuniting at Chelsea but he has a contract.
“I could tell that he wanted to play for me again because we had a wonderful time together.
“But Blackburn said he was not for sale and you have to respect that.”