Brazil is apparently competing with Portugal to recruit Jose Mourinho, a reflection of how highly sought-after he is on the international stage.
The 59-year-old was hired by Serie A team Roma in 2021 after signing a three-year deal.
According to reports, Mourinho may be more content in the Italian city due to the club's financial constraints and the attitudes of the players.
TOP STORY – BRAZIL TO MAKE SHOCK MOVE FOR MOURINHO
Brazil will make a sensational swoop to make Jose Mourinho their new national team boss to replace the departed Tite, according to la Repubblica.
An intermediary of Brazil's national setup will fly into Italy to meet up with the Roma head coach – who has also been linked to the Portugal job – and begin negotiations face-to-face.
Brazil had been linked with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, having reportedly turned to super agent Jorge Mendes to aid their pursuit of a new head coach.
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– Journalist Bruno Andrade claims Manchester United have "overtaken" Liverpool in the race to sign World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez from Benfica. United boss Erik ten Hag is willing the trigger his €120m release clause.
– Manchester United have commenced talks with PSV winger Cody Gakpo, reports The Daily Mirror. Gakpo netted three goals in three World Cup group games.
– Fabrizio Romano claims that Barcelona has no intention of selling midfielder Franck Kessie or full-back Hector Bellerin in January.
– Paris Saint-Germain is interested in Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio reports SPORT. Arsenal has also been linked with the 26-year-old, while Ara claims Barcelona are monitoring the situation and may swoop.
– PSG is also interested in signing Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Fred, claims The Sun. That is despite United recently triggering a 12-month extension on Fred's contract.
– Bayern Munich have added Leeds United's French goalkeeper Ilhan Meslier to their transfer targets, reports MediaFootMercato. Bayern is looking to cover the injured keeper Manuel Neuer.