Newcastle United tipped as Jose Mourinho next destination following Roma sacking

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho’s next destination is likely Newcastle United following his Roma dismissal.

That is according to bookmakers, who price the legendary Portuguese coach at 3/1 to succeed Eddie Howe on Tyneside. Roma pulled the trigger on Mourinho following their 2-1 defeat to AC Milan at the weekend.

The loss leaves them ninth in Serie A despite hoping for a Champions League push at the start of the campaign. A romantic adventure at Newcastle could be on the cards if the bookies are to be believed.

Mourinho admitted in 2020 that he is a “little Magpie” due to his connections with Toon great Sir Bobby Robson. The ex-Chelsea boss began in football as a translator for Robson at Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona before forging his own path.

Newcastle chiefs remain firmly behind Howe after a run of four straight Premier League defeats. A less-congested fixture list from now until May gives the boardroom hope - with CEO Darren Eales sharing his optimism last week.

Another plausible option would be for the 60-year-old to join the Saudi Pro League. Heads in the Middle East have likely turned once Mourinho’s sacking was announced as they aim to lure high-profile names to the region.

He is valued at 4/1 to join any Saudi club but talk remains about him finally taking the international plunge. Roberto Martinez only took charge of Portugal last year but a poor Euro 2024 could result in Mourinho (5/1), who revealed he was offered the job after the World Cup, being appointed.