Jose Mourinho is open to a shock return to Chelsea.

The Sun says Mourinho is among the potential candidates to take charge if Maurizio Sarri, as expected, opts to return to Italy and join Juventus.

Mourinho still lives in London and is a rank outsider to become the Blues new boss, though club legend Frank Lampard, currently in charge of Derby, is the favourite.

This latest development comes after reports emerged that Newcastle were considering a shock swoop for the former Manchester United manager.

The 56-year-old is ready to talk to Newcastle's potential new owner if multi-billionaire Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan comes calling.