Deco could leave the Nou Camp if Barca receive a substantial offer and, were that to happen, the Portugal international believes a move to Chelsea would suit him best.

He enjoyed a successful spell with Mourinho at Porto and the prospect of linking up with his compatriot at Stamford Bridge is tempting.

"The idea of working with Jose again appeals to me," Deco told the Sun. "He was a huge influence on my career and he did so much for me. I've worked with him before and it would be good to work with him again.

"The Premier League is definitely on a par with La Liga and playing there absolutely appeals to me. The English league is a possibility and it would definitely be somewhere I'd like to play."

The arrival of Thierry Henry could force boss Frank Rijkaard to play Ronaldinho in midfield, possibly leaving Deco as the odd man out.

Deco insists he is happy at the Catalan club for the moment, but the Brazil-born star is keeping his options open.

"There has been a lot of speculation about my future but at the moment that is all it is," he said.

"Right now I'm a Barcelona player and I am just looking forward to the new season and trying to win the league. But football can change very quickly. If Barcelona want to sell me then all they have to do is say and I will go.

"It wouldn't upset me if I had to go because I know there are other big clubs in the world I could play for."