Former Chelsea and Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho lined up for Premier League job

Chelsea legend and former Manchester United and Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is being lined up for another Premier League job.

Mourinho is still a much-loved figure at Stamford Bridge having won three Premier League titles across his two spells in charge of Chelsea.

The 63-year-old later won the Europa League and EFL Cup at Manchester United before an underwhelming stint at Tottenham.

Mourinho has had three managerial roles since leaving the Premier League, managing Roma, Fenerbahce and his current club, Benfica.

A long-awaited return to Benfica has not proved successful, however, and ex-Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has even been linked with replacing his fellow Portuguese this summer.

Mourinho still has admirers around the globe despite a number of disappointing managerial spells and has even been linked with a return to the Premier League.

According to talkSPORT, Newcastle United bosses would consider appointing Mourinho if they sack under-fire manager Eddie Howe.

Ex-England manager Howe has enjoyed a largely impressive spell in charge of the Magpies and led Newcastle to the Carabao Cup trophy last season.

But Newcastle have slipped to 14th in the Premier League this season, sparking huge speculation over Howe’s future at St James’ Park.

If Howe is moved on, Newcastle’s Saudi owners are believed to be keen to hire a big-name with former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini another contender.

Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, who is leaving the Cherries at the end of the season, would also reportedly be ‘open’ to taking over at Newcastle.

Discussing Mourinho’s possible arrival at St James’ Park, Newcastle fan Charlotte Robson told talkSPORT: ‘I don’t think he gives himself very long as a manager, but maybe we don’t need him to stay long term.

‘Maybe we just need two great years with one and then he leaves, and we’re in a slightly better position than we’re in now. I think that’s normal in the modern game.

‘It depends what we are looking for. Is it someone who wants to kick on in Europe or who wants to stay longer?

‘I’m sure the board understands what they want from a managerial profile. Eddie Howe has worked for Newcastle because he’s so risk-averse, but that’s not working anymore, so maybe we do need to put some more coal in the fire.’

Newcastle return to Premier League action on Saturday against Bournemouth, while Mourinho’s Benfica take on Portuguese champions Sporting.

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