Jose Mourinho ‘genuine contender’ for Premier League return after telling comments

Jose Mourinho ‘genuine contender’ for Premier League return after telling commentsJose Mourinho has had spells in the Premier League with Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur but the Portuguese coach could be back sooner rather than laterCommentsSportDaniel Orme Sports Writer06:00, 16 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNewcastle are reportedly interested in appointing Jose Mourinho(Image: Getty Images)Jose Mourinho has emerged as a ‘genuine contender’ for the Newcastle job should Eddie Howe leave. The Magpies have endured a difficult season this term.‌They sit 14th in the table after 32 games of the campaign and look highly unlikely to be returning to European football next term. And that has seen the pressure rise on boss Howe.‌Should either he decide to depart or the club’s Saudi owners elect to make a change before the start of next season, then Mourinho has emerged as a potential option to take the reins. According to talkSPORT, the Portuguese coach is one of three managers touted as a potential Howe successor.‌It is said that Newcastle’s owners would be attracted to a big-name appointment should Howe move on. The former Bournemouth boss would consider leaving should he feel as though he has taken the club as far as he could.Mourinho, currently with Benfica, has already spoken about the prospect of managing the St James’ Park outfit. Speaking ahead of his side taking on Newcastle in the Champions League, he said: "I don't regret [not managing here] because I never had a chance to.READ MORE: Bayern Munich eye shock £55m transfer swoop for Newcastle star Anthony GordonREAD MORE: Alan Shearer slates Alexander Isak as Liverpool star taken off early in Champions League exitJOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page‌“Never close (to the manager's job). Close to coming with Sir Bobby Robson (as assistant). That possibility came when I was starting to think about myself. There was a lot of media talk but...