Is Mourinho Set to Return to Real in 2026?

Real Madrid engage in talks with Jose Mourinho, who is demanding full control over transfers.

Real Madrid Eye Mourinho Real Madrid are in talks with the agent of Jose Mourinho, a 63-year-old Benfica boss, about the possibility of appointing him as their next head coach. Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Mourinho has reportedly been contacted directly by Real and is allegedly demanding full control and a significant say in transfers. ## Newcastle and Chelsea Target Darwin Nunez Newcastle and Chelsea are interested in ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, a 26-year-old Uruguayan who may be set to leave Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. The striker could potentially join one of these clubs in the near future. ## Atletico Madrid Close to Agreeing Gomes Deal Atletico Madrid are close to agreeing a deal for Wolves' Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, a 25-year-old midfielder worth about £39m. ## Inter Milan Reconsider Vicario Pursuit Inter Milan are considering abandoning their pursuit of Tottenham's Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, a 29-year-old goalkeeper, in favor of strengthening other areas of their squad. They may look elsewhere for a new goalkeeper. ## Leeds Still Favorites for Openda Signing Leeds remain favorites to sign Juventus striker Lois Openda, a 26-year-old Belgium international, this summer despite interest from Coventry City. Openda could possibly join Leeds in the near future. ## Newcastle to Overhaul Recruitment Department Newcastle are set to overhaul their recruitment department and will appoint scouts to cover new markets such as the Balkans, while former Magpies striker Shola Ameobi is set to leave his role as the club's loans manager. This change could potentially lead to new signings for the club. ## Other Transfer News Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona are all keen on 23-year-old Paris St-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola. Inter Milan are considering abandoning their pursuit of Tottenham's Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, a 29-year-old goalkeeper, in favor of strengthening other areas of their squad.