Kurt Zouma reveals Jose Mourinho contact

Saint-Etienne centre-back Kurt Zouma has revealed that he has spoken to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho on the phone.

The 19-year-old said that his heart is set on a move to Stamford Bridge, although at first he did not believe that he was speaking to the Portuguese coach when he answered the call.

"Well, it's true - there has been an advanced contact," the Daily Star quotes the French Under-21 international as saying.

"At first I thought it was a joke, but I quickly took his call seriously. A great man like Jose Mourinho phoning a small player like Kurt Zouma, it's nice.

"It does not happen to you every day and it is a great sign of respect and trust. I will always take Chelsea. I loved this club since childhood and blue is my favourite colour. In my head, it is clear: I want a change. When going abroad, it's make or break. But it is a risk worth taking."

Manchester United, Liverpool and Napoli have also been linked with the Les Verts youth product, whose contract at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard runs until 2017.