Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly a target to become the next head coach of Real Madrid, while Newcastle and Chelsea are said to be monitoring Uruguayan forward Darwin Nunez.
Real Madrid are reportedly in discussions with Jose Mourinho’s representatives regarding the possibility of appointing the 63-year-old, currently managing Benfica, as their next head coach. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Mourinho, formerly of Chelsea and Manchester United, has reportedly been directly contacted by Real and is said to be seeking full control over team affairs and significant input on transfer decisions. (Sky Germany), external
Newcastle and Chelsea are reportedly showing interest in Darwin Nunez, formerly of Liverpool, with the 26-year-old Uruguayan potentially seeking an exit from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. (Daily Star), external
Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all reportedly monitoring the situation of 23-year-old Paris St-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external
Atletico Madrid are reportedly nearing an agreement for Wolves’ Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, in a deal valued at approximately £39m. (Givemesport), external
Inter Milan are reportedly considering ending their pursuit of Tottenham’s Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, to focus on strengthening other areas of their squad. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian), external
Leeds remain the frontrunners to secure the signing of Juventus striker Lois Openda this summer, despite reported interest from Coventry City in the 26-year-old Belgium international. (Football Insider), external
Newcastle are reportedly planning an overhaul of their recruitment department, with plans to appoint scouts covering new markets such as the Balkans. Additionally, former Magpies striker Shola Ameobi is expected to depart from his role as the club’s loans manager. (The i), external
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