Lampard was an indispensable member of Mourinho's side during the latter's Chelsea reign, which included two Premiership titles.

Italian reports suggested that Lampard is on top of Mourinho's wish list, and Moratti did not hide his admiration to the England midfielder.

"Lampard? We like him, and he's our number one objective," Moratti told Corriere dello Sport.

"Mourinho likes Lampard a lot. We all know that he's a great player."

However, Inter are yet to make an official bid for the Chelsea ace, who is reportedly expected to take Dejan Stankovic's place.