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Daily Mirror
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Daniel Orme

Portugal have Jose Mourinho back-up option in place amid 'difficult' job talks

Portugal reportedly have a back-up plan in place should they fail to find an agreement with Jose Mourinho to replace Fernando Santos.

The latter has seen his position called into question over recent days following the Selecao’s World Cup exit at the hands of Morocco in the quarter-finals - Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal proving enough for the Africans. A decision has yet be made on Santos’ future with the nation but it appears a replacement is already being sounded out.

Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is currently the front-runner for the role. The 59-year-old has been linked with taking the reins of his home country on numerous occasions and it is said that he is now the Portuguese FA’s top target.

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