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Jose Mourinho is plotting a reunion with Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as he scrambles to resurrect his Roma tenure.

The former Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester United boss has expedited his usual process of alienating some of his players - managing to complete the feat in less than a season in the Italian capital.

Despite spending the most money of any Serie A club in the summer, the Giallorossi find themselves seventh in the table, with a battle on their hands to secure a top-four finish.

There has also been intense speculation regarding dressing room bust-ups, with the Portuguese head coach forced to address rumours he took aim at his players following the Coppa Italia defeat to Inter Milan.

An area that the Special One knows he must improve at Roma is in central midfield, having confirmed he currently doesn;t have player who can dictate the rhythm of the game.

Mourinho spent much of the summer window chasing Granit Xhaka, only for the combative midfielder to sign a new contract with Arsenal.

Hojbjerg has now emerged as a potential alternative to Xhaka, having fallen somewhat out of favour under Mourinho’s replacement in north London, Antonio Conte.

The Dane