Mourinho: "We´re not looking to break records, just win the league"

José Mourinho held a press conference in the build-up to Valencia's visit to the Santiago Bernabéu. The Portuguese manager left the door open to new arrivals and departures, such as the signing of Luka Modric, although he clarified the point by saying: "It's not a problem if a player that could be transferred ends up staying, and likewise it's not a problem if a new signing doesn't materialise."

"The transfer market doesn't close untill the end of the month. We have a provisional list at the moment and the definitive one won't be ready untill 31st August. Names can come and go," Mou continued.

Regarding the start of the league, Mourinho indicated that the team hasn't had much time to train together, but he didn't want to use that as an excuse: "We have a fortnight to get the team ready and we've been working hard to get into form. Valencia has had more time to prepare than we have but we aren't looking for comparisons."

Logically, our objectives are the same: "We know each other well and we're going to keep on playing ambitious, quality football. If we manage to do this we'll be serious candidates for the title. We're not looking to break any records, just win the league".

In so far as how much the team has improved, he said: "It's hard to say. We've come a long way already.Real Madrid was the best team in Europe last season, winning the most difficult league in convincing style and reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League. This means we'll be fighting it out to the bitter end".

There was only one thing off limits, and that was his refusal to discuss Barcelona for the time being. "I'm not interested in talking about rivals, except our opponents in the next match. What Alves said? I'm not interested".

With regard to players leaving, Mou confirmed the club's intention to put Sahin on loan and transfer Carvalho: "Nuri had a difficult season due to injury and he arrived when the team was already a unit. We want him to play and show what he's capable of, without losing our options on him. The best thing for Carvalho is for him to go to a top league club. I know him well and he wasn't born to be on the bench. He's too good and has too much self-esteem for that."

Regarding, Kaká, Mourinho said of the Brazilian that "he's one of the team like all the rest."

The Portuguese manager begins his third season at Real Madrid and had this to say: "Ferguson has been at United for 30 years and it would be foolish to think I can emulate that. I've signed for four seasons and I have every intention of fulfilling my contract. I want to go on winning trophies in my own special way."