Mourinho reveals plans to take Gerrard, Lampard and Cole with him to Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho has lifted the lid on his plans for Real Madrid, and discussed a host of potential transfer targets - including Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, and Ashley Cole.

The Special One is essentially in place at the Bernabeu, and once terms have been finalized between Real and Inter, the Portuguese will be unveiled as the successor to Manuel Pellegrini, who was sacked last night.

Speaking to Spanish newspaper AS in an Italian café, Mourinho discussed the future of current Galactico’s, potential recruitments, and style of play that he will bring to the capital.

When quizzed over the possible signings of Lampard and Gerrard, the former Chelsea boss said: “I like players at the end of their careers. I love to have some players around 33 or 34-years-old.

“They are players that you buy which you can not recoup the money from, but if you get two or three years out of them it is worth it. Both (Lampard and Gerrard) are two great players and always give everything.”

Mourinho also went on to dismiss the idea of signing Benfica left-back Fabio Coentrao, describing him as a Portuguese Marcelo, who already plays at Real, and distanced himself from a move for Angel Di Maria.

He said: “Di Maria is a fantastic player in a smaller league. I have doubts about how he can perform in a championship like Spain or Italy. If he is available at an affordable price then I will take the risk, but the price is extortionate, and I do not like my clubs to pay crazy prices for players.”

He continued: “I want three or four defensive players, but we need to improve the attack as well.”

Speaking on possible formations, Mourinho said: “Normally I play with four at the back, with two offensive full-backs like Cole and Maicon. Then a triangle in midfield and three forwards.”

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Inter right-back Maicon has been heavily tipped to follow Mourinho to Madrid, while Real are also believed to be in the market for a left-back.

The treble winning manager did though rule out the possibility of a move for Diego Milito and Daniele Di Rossi because of their deep affiliations with their respective clubs, and suggested Guti will be shown the door of the Bernabeu, while Raul could stay.

Mourinho concluded: “Before the final, a decision was made to come to Madrid. After that Inter knew it was not about a new contract or money. I want to coach Real.”