By Rik Sharma
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Jose Mourinho has opened the door for Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to move to Chelsea.
The Portuguese boss urged the England international to do what 'makes him happy' as he spoke after being presented as Blues boss on Monday.
Chelsea are looking for a striker and Rooney, 27, who has asked for a move away from Old Trafford, has attracted their interest.
Exit: Wayne Rooney wants to leave and Jose Mourinho (below) says he must go where he will be happy
Taxi? Fernando Torres in New York
Mourinho said: 'I like him. He is at a fantastic age. He has maturity, big experience and is still young.
'It's up to him and what he wants, what makes him happy.'
Chelsea have also made inroads into signing Napoli's star man Edinson Cavani, but the 53million release fee clause in his contract may see Mourinho tempted to strike for Rooney instead.
He continued: 'He's a little bit like me. He doesn't need one more pound in his contract and one more cup won't make a difference. Be happy.
'Where is he happy? Where will he find more happiness to have ambition and drive him?'
Mourinho also confirmed he will hold talks with Fernando Torres over his future at Chelsea.
After being signed for 50m he has failed to fit in at Stamford Bridge but during the last three months of the season he did start to impress.
Mourinho said: 'Fernando is more than happy to stay and work hard — and I think he deserves that respect from me.
'That respect starts by speaking with him face to face and deciding what is the best for all of us.
'If the best for all of us is for Fernando to stay, let's help him and try to get the best out of him.'
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