The 63-year-old’s return to Real Madrid is set to be confirmed imminently after Benfica confirmed the Spanish giants have paid his €15 million release clause.
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It’s widely expected that Mourinho will oversee a busy summer transfer window at the club as they seek to end their two-year trophy drought.
According to AS, Mourinho is pushing the club to make a move for West Ham midfielder Fernandes, 21, despite Premier League interest.
The Athletic recently reported that the relegated side are demanding a fee of around £85 million for the Portugal international.
Man United have also been heavily linked with a move while Chelsea are keeping tabs on the situation, but their lack of European football makes it unlikely.