Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez insists he is ignoring what Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has said about a potential return to the Premier League this summer.
Mourinho's future in charge of Real is under increased scrutiny and the 'Special One' has made no secret of his desire to return to England in the future.
Chelsea are believed to be keen on luring the Portuguese back to Stamford Bridge for a second spell, while Manchester City and rivals Manchester United have also been linked with the 50-year-old.
Mourinho earlier this month stated that he will look to return to the Premier League when the time comes to leave the Bernabeu, and has been installed as the bookmakers' favourite to be in charge of the Blues next season.
But Benitez, whose current contract expires in the summer, insists he is focused on doing as well as he can until the end of the season.
"I am concentrating on my job, and I finish my contract at the end of the season. I will try and do my best. That's my job.
"I cannot change the opinion of some people. But what I can say is the team is growing, getting better for this year and also for the future.
"I was asked in Spain about Real Madrid, but I didn't talk about them. I will worry about myself. It's out of respect, yes, because Real have a manager under contract."
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