Romelu Lukaku: Jose Mourinho Wants Chelsea Striker as His First Fenerbahce Signing

• Veteran boss, Jose Mourinho, is back to football management after he landed a contract with Turkish giants, Fenerbahce
• The 61-year-old is said to have already set out transfer plans for his new club, with Romelu Lukaku topping his wishlist
• The former Manchester United boss has been without a job for a couple of months after his sacking at Serie A side, Roma

Jose Mourinho is reportedly plotting a move for Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, to be his first signing at Fenerbahce.

The Special One is back to football management after spending months in the cold following his sacking at AS Roma back in January.

The former Manchester United boss is understood to have penned a two-year contract with his new club.

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According to SPORTbible, Mourinho was officially unveiled as the Turkish club's new boss at a ceremony in Istanbul on Sunday afternoon, June 2.

Speaking during the ceremony, the Portuguese boss vowed to help steer Fenerbahce to glory.

"For me, that is a big responsibility that I feel and I promise you that from this moment I belong to your family - this shirt is my skin," he said.

Mourinho wants Lukaku at Fenerbahce

Just hours after his unveiling, it has emerged that the former Premier League boss is already laying the foundation for his new job.

According to Metro UK, Mourinho is eyeing a summer move for Lukaku to help strengthen his striking department.

The publication adds that Fenerbahce chiefs have already promised to back their new coach, with club chairman, Aziz Yildirim, disclosing that he has already held talks with the manager over the players that he wants.

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"I mentioned the players. We said Lukaku. We said [Paulo] Dybala and [Anderson] Talisca," he said.

Lukaku has played for Mourinho at three different clubs, including Chelsea, United, and Roma.

The Belgian spent last season on loan with the Serie A club.

Former players Mourinho could sign

Sports Brief also previously reported on four players who played under Mourinho who could link up with the Portuguese boss in Turkey.

The players listed included former Manchester United goalkeeper, David de Gea, who is currently without a club a year after he left Old Trafford.