Chelsea line up Jose Mourinho for third spell to replace Frank Lampard, Nuno also contacted - Paper Round

Mourinho contacted for third Chelsea spell Jose Mourinho could take over from Frank Lampard in the summer for a third spell at Stamford Bridge, according to a sensational report. Ad Lampard is the interim replacement for Graham Potter, but Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann are just two options as permanent replacements — while former Spurs boss Nuno has also apparently been contacted.

Premier LeagueTuchel: Potter's Chelsea sacking 'didn't trigger big emotions in me'03/04/2023 AT 15:04 “Chelsea have reportedly sounded out Jose Mourinho over a sensational third stint in charge of the club,” a report in The Sun claims, which cites Spanish outlet Relevo. “Todd Boehly has brought back former Blues boss Frank Lampard to take charge of the team until the end of the season as he looks for long-term replacements for Potter.

“And he's reportedly sought out club legend Mourinho over a potential third reign as Chelsea chief. “It's also claimed the Blues brass have also reached out to Mourinho's countryman Nuno Espirito Santo about the job.” Tavares faces unclear future Nuno Tavares was reportedly sent home from training by Marseille boss Igor Tudor this week, looks to have no future at the French club, while Mikel Arteta is not desperate to have him back at Arsenal.

The Mirror gives details on the left-back, who has struggled to impress in either England or France, and may now have to find yet another club. “The left-back, who was eager to play first-team football on a more regular basis, made a promising start to life in Ligue 1 — but things have started to unravel over the past week or so,” the paper reports.