Besiktas have joined Inter Milan in the pursuit of Deco.

The Portugal international only joined Chelsea from Barcelona last summer, and he made a bright start to life in the Premier League in the early days of the 2008/09 season.

However, he faded dramatically after Christmas and he has been heavily linked with a transfer ahead of the new season, although he insists he is happy to stay at Stamford Bridge.

Jose Mourinho is keen to take his compatriot to the San Siro, but he could face competition in the shape of Besiktas, who are also said to be considering a move for Deco.

Jose Mourinho is keen to take his compatriot to the San Siro, but he could face competition in the shape of Besiktas, who are also said to be considering a move for Deco.

But would Deco consider a move to Besiktas, that is the question. If Inter and Chelsea can agree on the fee, I think he will go there. Inter is one of the biggest clubs in Europe and he would get to work with Mourinho again.