Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho targeted to become next Real Madrid head coach, Newcastle and Chelsea eye Uruguayan Darwin Nunez, Wolves set to agree deal to sell Joao Gomes to Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid are in talks with the agent of Jose Mourinho about the possibility of appointing the 63-year-old Benfica boss as their next head coach. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Mourinho, who has been contacted directly by Real, is reportedly demanding full control and a significant say in transfers. (Sky Germany), external
Newcastle and Chelsea are interested in ex-Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, with the 26-year-old Uruguayan possibly set to leave Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal. (Daily Star), external
Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all keen on 23-year-old Paris St-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external
Atletico Madrid are close to agreeing a deal for Wolves‘ Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, worth about £39m. (Givemesport), external
Inter Milan are considering abandoning their pursuit of Tottenham‘s Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 29, in order to strengthen other areas of their squad. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian), external
Leeds remain favourites to sign Juventus striker Lois Openda this summer despite interest from Coventry City in the 26-year-old Belgium international. (Football Insider), external
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. (The i), external