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Graham Hunter said yesterday that Mourinho has had talks with Real, but there were one job he was keeping his eye on and tabs on the developments. And that club would be without CL footy next season, but that didn't matter. He then said to Ray Houghton; "and this club is close to your heart", or something like that.
Could a potential investor have sounded out Jose and contactd him? Or is GH full of shite?
I know there are rumours about Broughton wanting the club sold befor the WC is finished and then also the manager situation resolved obvs.
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This is from Graham Hunter a couple of weeks ago, kind of ties in with what you're saying. Where did you see this? (or are you taking the piss?!)
JOSE Mourinho will leave Milan to manage Real Madrid irrespective of whether he brings Inter their first European Cup for 45 years.
Jose Mourinho has told Inter’s board this will be his last season at the San Siro and negotiations with Madrid are so advanced that transfer targets have already been discussed.
One of his premium targets is Chelsea’s Ashley Cole, who perfectly fits both Madrid’s need for a top-class left-back and Mourinho’s preference for taking players he knows and trusts to a new club.
Even if Inter were to suffer the setback of losing to Barcelona tonight in the Champions League semi-final, despite their 3-1 first-leg lead, it would not affect Madrid’s desire to land him.
Discussions have fallen just short of a signed agreement but Mourinho would now only reject Madrid if one of the Premier League’s blue-riband clubs, such as Liverpool or Manchester United, were to offer him a position this summer .