Real Madrid dey talk to Jose Mourinho agent about the possibility of bringing the 63-year-old Portuguese coach back to the Santiago Bernabeu. The Athletic report say talks dey ongoing with Jorge Mendes working on Mourinho behalf. The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss dey demand full control and significant say for transfers, according to Sky Germany.
Mourinho currently dey coach Benfica, where im contract run until June 2027. But there be clause wey allow am leave within 10 days after season end if certain sum dey paid. The Portuguese side dey eager to retain am on fresh terms, but Mourinho dey open to return to a club wey im hold for high regard.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez dey drive the decision for new coach. The club don consider other candidates like United States manager Mauricio Pochettino, ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri, and France coach Didier Deschamps. However, no indication say Madrid advance interest for any of those names to the extent wey dem do for Mourinho.
Madrid dey expect to make formal move once the La Liga title race become mathematically impossible. The club don experience internal friction, including physical altercations involving Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde. Mourinho supporters inside the club believe im experience for managing elite egos make am uniquely suited for the challenge.
Meanwhile, Newcastle and Chelsea dey interested for ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez. The 26-year-old Uruguayan fit leave Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal this summer. Daily Star report say both Premier League clubs dey monitor the situation.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona all dey keen on 23-year-old Paris St-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola, according to Mundo Deportivo. Atletico Madrid dey close to agreeing deal for Wolves Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, worth about 39 million pounds.
Inter Milan dey consider abandoning pursuit of Tottenham Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, to strengthen other areas of their squad. Leeds remain favourites to sign Juventus striker Lois Openda this summer despite interest from Coventry City in the 26-year-old Belgium international.
Newcastle dey set to overhaul their recruitment department and appoint scouts to cover new markets like the Balkans. Former Magpies striker Shola Ameobi dey set to leave im role as club loans manager.
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