Jose Mourinho could be on the verge of a sensational return to the Premier League, as Newcastle United bosses are considering a change of management.
The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager is reportedly one of the leading candidates for the “Laraskat”, should the club decide to part ways with Eddie Howe in the summer.
According to talkSPORT , Newcastle’s Arab owners are said to be attracted to the idea of appointing a world-class figure to lead the next phase of the club’s development.
Although Howe currently enjoys the support of the board, pressure from fans has increased after a difficult period of results.
There is also a feeling that Howe himself could leave if he believes he has reached the limit of what he can achieve with the current squad.
Newcastle are preparing for a turbulent summer, regardless of who is on the bench. Renowned stars Sandro Tonali and Tino Livramento have been linked with departures, while Anthony Gordon is attracting serious interest from Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
If the club is forced to sell to buy players, a coach with Mourinho’s profile is seen by some as the ideal figure to manage such a complex transition period.
Mourinho, currently in charge of Portuguese giants Benfica, has never hidden his fondness for English football and Newcastle, largely due to his close relationship with legend Sir Bobby Robson during his time at Barcelona.
A move to Newcastle United would mark the 12th chapter of his coaching career, after a long and successful spell in English football.
Despite his rich CV, many are sceptical whether Mourinho is still the right choice for the Premier League at this stage of his career, as it has been assessed that his tactical influence has declined after recent spells in Turkey and Portugal.
