Mourinho shuffling his pack

While interest in Sahin is high, Mourinho revealed the club were yet to field an offer for Brazilian Kaka.

There had been reports Manchester United were interested in tabling a bid for the 30-year-old, but Mourinho denied that was the case.

"Kaka's situation is completely different," the Portuguese said. "We have no official request for Kaka; we do for Nuri."

Mourinho confirmed a number of offers for the 23-year-old Turkey international had been received, with Arsenal the strongest tip while Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have also been mentioned.

Sahin has had little game time since making his move to the Bernabeu 12 months ago and Mourinho is eager to farm him out to continue his development.

And the former Chelsea boss believes the English top flight is the best place for his young midfielder, regardless of the club.

"The Premier League is a good place for players to pick up certain characteristics which he does not have," Mourinho told a press conference ahead of his side's Supercopa first-leg tie with Barcelona at the Nou Camp.

"It is all the same to me, though, which club he goes to. I just hope that it happens soon for him, as it is best for him. Liverpool, Arsenal or Spurs - I have no preference."

With Queens Park Rangers shipping five goals in its EPL opener, manager Mark Hughes moved quickly to add defensive reinforcements with a season-long loan deal former Chelsea defender Carvalho agreed.

Carvalho enjoyed six successful seasons at Stamford Bridge before moving to the Spanish champion in 2010, but he is now surplus to requirements.

The 34-year-old Portuguese may complete his move to Loftus Road before the end of the week.

The ongoing saga with Modric continues as Chelsea has shown renewed interest in the Croatia midfielder, who has again stated that he is only interested in a move to Los Merengues.

Real has so far failed to meet Tottenham's price tag for Modric but it seems only a matter of time before the transfer is rubber-stamped.