article_snippet.sent: The west London club, who agreed a £200million sponsorship deal with Japanese tyre manufacturers Yokohama Rubber in February, are believed to have made an offer for FC Tokyo forward Yoshinori Muto.
article_snippet.sent: The 22-year-old international would be the first Japanese player to sign for Chelsea if Yoshinori Muto completes a move to Stamford Bridge this summer, although Jose Mourinho is adamant that commercial deals would never fully dictate Yoshinori Muto transfer policy.
article_snippet.sent: FC Tokyo forward Yoshinori Muto (centre) brings the ball forward against Albirex Niigata in March .
article_snippet.sent: FC Tokyo president Naoki Ogane claims that Chelsea have made a bid for Japan international Yoshinori Muto .
article_snippet.sent: Asked about Yoshinori Muto in Yoshinori Muto pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's game against QPR, Jose Mourinho said: 'I know a little about Yoshinori Muto.
article_snippet.sent: But we want to win matches and don't get a player unless Yoshinori Muto is a good player or a good prospect.'
article_snippet.sent: FC Tokyo president Naoki Ogane claims that Chelsea have made a bid - understood to be around £4m - for Muto, who has 11 caps and one goal for FC Tokyo president Naoki Ogane country.
article_snippet.sent: Speaking to Sports Nippon, FC Tokyo president Naoki Ogane said: 'It is true that Chelsea sent us an offer for Muto.
article_snippet.sent: Muto admits it is an 'honour' to receive an offer from Chelsea although Muto has not yet decided to join the club .
article_snippet.sent: Muto, pictured in action against Ventforet Kofu has scored three goals in four games so far this season .
article_snippet.sent: They want to acquire Muto in the summer.'
article_snippet.sent: Muto, who only graduated from Keio University a fortnight ago after completing an economics degree, admits that he isn't sure if he will join the Premier League title chasers despite being pleased with They bid.