Chelsea are ready to launch a bid for Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski. The London Evening Standard says Jose Mourinho is considering a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Lewandowski, who was told recently that he will not be allowed to join Bayern Munich this summer.

Mourinho is turning to the Pole as Napoli striker Edinson Cavani now warms to a move to Real Madrid.

Chelsea and Manchester United have previously been linked with the 23-year-old, who is valued at around £25million.