Real hold talks over Mourinho return - Saturday's gossip

Breaking news from the world of sport: Real hold talks over Mourinho return - Saturday's gossipPublished21 minutes agoFormer 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), externalFormer 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), externalNewcastle 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), externalArsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are all keen on 23-year-old Paris St-Germain and France winger Bradley Barcola. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), externalAtletico Madrid are close to agreeing a deal for Wolves' Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes, 25, worth about £39m.

(Givemesport), externalInter 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), externalLeeds remain favourites to sign Juventus striker Lois Openda this summer despite interest from Coventry City in the 26-year-old Belgium international. (Football Insider), externalNewcastle 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 story has climbed to the top of the sports agenda, with fans and analysts following closely.