Tottenham Hotspur to target Jose Mourinho: Italian Media
News Update April 16, 2025 12:03 AM

Legendary football coach Jose Mourinho is once again being linked with European clubs despite his relatively strong performance and neck-and-neck title race with Turkish football club Fenerbahce.

According to Italian sports outlet Abroad allEnglish Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur is preparing to part ways with manager Ange Postecoglou and plans to approach Fenerbahce’s Mourinho at the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly waiting to see if Fenerbahce and Mourinho decide to go their separate ways.

Italian media’s report is widely covered by Turkish media. However, there are no reports or official statements from Fenerbahce indicating Mourinho’s exit from Fenerbahce soon.

Head coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce speaks during a press conference at Ulker Stadium ahead of their UEFA Europa League match against Rangers in Istanbul, Turkiye on March 5, 2025. (AA Photo)

Mourinho raises concerns on potential match-fixing incidents by Galatasaray

Mourinho, who has claimed numerous honors in Europe—including the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League—is now reportedly being considered by multiple European teams.

Mourinho’s statements mentioning reported match-fixing incidents by Fenerbahce’s archrival Galatasaray fuels rumours that Mourinho may leave Fenerbahce at the end of the season.

Throughout the season, Mourinho’s conduct has frequently been a topic of debate at Fenerbahce, raising questions about whether he will remain with the club after the season ends.

Tottenham Hotspur to target Jose Mourinho: Italian Media
The head coach of Fenerbahce, Jose Mourinho (C), objects to the referee, Simone Sozza (L), at the end of the UEFA Europa League 7th week match between Fenerbahce and Olympique Lyonnais at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, Jan. 23, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Jose Mourinho wants to cut 12 players from the team: Turkish media

According to Turkish mediaMourinho has submitted a list of 12 players he does not intend to work with next season. That number may grow before the summer transfer window closes.

Among the most notable names on the list are team captains Edin Dzeko and Dusan Tadic, both of whom are nearing the end of their contracts.

Also Reportedly Set to Leave Are Cenk Tosun, Burak Kapacak, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ismail Yuksek, Serdar Aziz, Rodrigo Becao, Alexander Djiku, Allan Saint-Maximin, Dominic Livakovic, and Fred.

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