Man Utd news: Real Madrid prepare for Jose Mourinho arrival by lining up assistant manager
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho is wanted by Real Madrid - and reports claim the La Liga giants have already settled on who should be his assistant.
Man Utd news: Real Madrid want Jose Mourinho to seal a stunning return (Image: GETTY)
Manchester United manager Mourinho has been linked with Real Madrid, despite the La Liga giants only recently appointing Santiago Solari as manager.
Mourinho spent three mixed years at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, falling out with Sergio Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Iker Casillas but claiming the Copa del Rey and La Liga titles along the way.
Manchester United are currently struggling under Jose Mourinho, who has always had a close relationship with Los Blancos president Florentino Perez.
And Spanish outlet Ok Diario claim Real Madrid are putting plans in place for his sensational return.
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Man Utd news: Real Madrid want Xabi Alonso to be Jose Mourinho's No 2 (Image: GETTY)
Alonso could be the ideal assistant to Mourinho.
The Spain international is reportedly seen as a dream choice to act as a broker between both the coaching and playing staff.
That could be a way to combat Mourinho’s own abrasive demeanour.
Yet only time will tell if Real manage to lure the United boss back to the Bernabeu.