Chelsea rocked as Jose Mourinho targets third Stamford Bridge stint with plan emerging

Roma boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly targeting a return to Chelsea in what will be his third spell at the club, having been frustrated with the Italian side this season. The Portuguese manager moved to Roma after enduring a difficult spell before being sacked at Tottenham, where he coached after leaving Chelsea for the second time.

They claimed that returning to Chelsea for a third time would be Mourinho's ideal scenario, and his representatives contacted the Blues and informed them that he would be interested in the job if a position became available. Graham Potter had a difficult start to life at Stamford Bridge after leaving Brighton mid-season to replace Thomas Tuchel, and the Blues currently languish in tenth place in the Premier League table.

Potter retains the support of Chelsea's hierarchy, who insist Potter's hiring is part of a long-term plan and that he will not be fired if he fails to secure the job. Champions League football next season.

However, Mourinho has always preferred to work in England and his family still lives in London, which would tempt him to return to the league, although he is unwilling to leave Roma midway through the campaign. Mourinho's side are currently fifth in Serie A, but lack the financial means to challenge Napoli at the top of the table.

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Mourinho left England after failing at Spurs, although he was sacked shortly before his side were set to face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. While he might be interested in returning to Stamford Bridge, they claimed Potter was assured during the World Cup that his job would remain safe for the time being.

They are concerned about form but Potter has been supported financially as Joao Felix, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Benoit Badiashile, Andrey Santos and David Datro Fofana all joined the club this month.

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