Jose Mourinho says Didier Drogba, the Chelsea striker, will not join Inter Milan in January.

Drogba's future has been in some doubt after he reportedly held discussions with executives from the Italian club in London. But Mourinho, who makes no secret of his admiration for Drogba, claims he will not put in a bid until he gets the green light from Chelsea

"I don't want to get involved," the former Chelsea manager said. "If one day Didier has a clear situation in his life with his club - which is a club I love - and he is on his way out and I am Inter coach, Gamba Osaka coach, Red Bulls coach or whatever coach, everyone knows he's one of my men.

"He's one of my men. Whatever club I am at the door is always open for him. But he's a Chelsea player, a very good player - and at the moment there's zero per cent chance of him coming to Inter in January."

Mourinho is also adamant that troubled striker Adriano is not heading the other way. The Brazilian, currently in his homeland recovering from a thigh injury, has been linked with a move away from the San Siro in January - with reported interest from Chelsea and Flamengo.

But Mourinho insists the 26-year-old will return from Brazil. "He's a top player," he said. "We have (Hernan) Crespo and we have (Julio) Cruz who are 34, 35. I need another player, and that other player for me is Adriano."