Jose Mourinho, who previously managed Chelsea and Manchester United, is being considered for the role of head coach at Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Newcastle and Chelsea are showing interest in Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez, and Wolves are nearing a deal to sell Joao Gomes to Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid is in discussions with Jose Mourinho’s agent regarding the potential appointment of the 63-year-old Benfica manager as their next head coach. (Athletic – subscription required)
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Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Mourinho has reportedly been contacted directly by Real and is seeking full control over transfers. (Sky Germany)
Newcastle and Chelsea have expressed interest in former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, who may be leaving Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. (Daily Star)
Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona are all pursuing 23-year-old Paris St-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)
Atletico Madrid is nearing an agreement to sign Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, for approximately £39m. (Givemesport)
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Inter Milan is considering withdrawing from their pursuit of Tottenham‘s goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, to focus on strengthening other areas of their squad. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian)
Leeds is positioned as the frontrunner to acquire Juventus striker Lois Openda this summer, despite competing interest from Coventry City in the Belgian international, 26. (Football Insider)
Newcastle is preparing to revamp its recruitment division with new scouts targeting emerging markets like the Balkans, as former player Shola Ameobi prepares to leave his position as loans manager. (The i)