Chelsea legend and former Manchester United and Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is being lined up for an additional Premier League job.
Mourinho remains to be a much-loved figure at Stamford Bridge having won three Premier League titles across his two spells answerable for 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.
An extended-awaited return to Benfica has not proved successful, nonetheless, and ex-Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has even been linked with replacing his fellow Portuguese this summer.
Mourinho still has admirers across the globe despite quite a few disappointing managerial spells and has even been linked with a return to the Premier League.
In response to talkSPORT, Newcastle United bosses would consider appointing Mourinho in the event that they sack under-fire manager Eddie Howe.
Ex-England manager Howe has enjoyed a largely impressive spell answerable for the Magpies and led Newcastle to the Carabao Cup trophy last season.
But Newcastle have slipped to 14th within 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 rent a big-name with former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini one other contender.
Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, who’s leaving the Cherries at the tip of the season, would also reportedly be ‘open’ to taking on 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 perhaps we don’t need him to remain long run.
‘Perhaps we just need two great years with one after which he leaves, and we’re in a rather higher position than we’re in now. I feel that’s normal in the trendy game.
‘It depends what we’re searching for. Is it someone who desires to kick on in Europe or who desires to stay longer?
‘I’m sure the board understands what they need from a managerial profile. Eddie Howe has worked for Newcastle because he’s so risk-averse, but that’s not working anymore, so perhaps we do have to put some more coal in the hearth.’
Newcastle return to Premier League motion on Saturday against Bournemouth, while Mourinho’s Benfica tackle Portuguese champions Sporting.
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