'I want to go be where people love me,' he declared on Tuesday evening after Real Madrid crashed out of the Champions League to Borussia Dortmund. Mourinho then hinted a return to Chelsea suits: 'I know I am loved in England. I am loved by some clubs, especially one' Photograph: Daniel Ochoa de Olza/AP
The Spaniard will leave Chelsea whatever Mourinho decides. A job swap with the Portuguese is perhaps possible due to Benítez’s proven La Liga pedigree in taking Valencia to two titles. A Champions League triumph when at Liverpool plus time with Internazionale also decorate his CV so if not Madrid Benítez’s experience would appeal to a host of other clubs Photograph: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Still only midway though his thirties, the Portuguese has the experience of managing and being sacked by Chelsea inside a season before rebounding to take Spurs close to Champions League qualification for next term. Villas-Boas winning the 2011 Europa League when in charge at Porto is a further reason why Real monitor him Photograph: Michael Regan/Getty Images
His position is up for review with even victory in next month’s FA Cup final with Wigan Athletic plus a second place finish not saving the Italian from a close-season showdown with the City executives. Fearing the sack last summer, before he claimed the title, Mancini explored the possibility of taking on the Monaco project. Their expected promotion to Ligue 1 should presage a considerable investment and they will require a high-calibre manager Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian
Against the backdrop of Málaga’s financial problems, Jesus Martinez, Pellegrini’s agent, was seen lunching with Txiki Begiristain, the Manchester City director of football, in Spain on Monday. The Chilean has managed Real Madrid and speaks good English so if Mancini departs City he would have little problem handling the focus on the world’s richest club Photograph: Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images
After 17 years in north London – the last eight of which have been trophyless – Wenger may decide now is the time for a new challenge. With it rumoured that the final season of his current deal is optional, the Frenchman could leave Arsenal still having never broken contract, something he prides himself on Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
Klopp can now count himself in the first rank of managerial hotshots after knocking out Real to take Dortmund into the Champions League final. If Wenger does depart Arsenal they want his successor to have a similar philosophy so Klopp’s fluid mode of play and equable demeanour would cause serious discussion at the club Photograph: Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images
The Spaniard took a sabbatical from football following four stellar years in charge of Barcelona where he led Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta and company to three La Liga titles and two Champions League trophies. Guardiola chose Bayern as he believes the club has a similar philosophy on and off the field to Barça Photograph: Olycom SPA/Rex Features
Guardiola replaces him in the summer so the German could walk away holding the Bundesliga (already secured) and Champions League (Bayern face Borussia Dortmund in the final). With two other German titles and the 1998 European Cup, the continent's major clubs would give him serious consideration Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images
Ancelotti’s success in all but securing the French title – PSG are nine points clear with four games remaining – has further enhanced the résumé of the Italian who is interesting Real, and he would find it hard to turn the Spanish champions down. If Ancelotti did sign on, Real would join PSG, Chelsea, Milan and Juventus as the continent’s elite clubs he has coached Photograph: Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images
The Dane has impressed with his stylish touch during an inaugural Premier League season in which he has steered the Swans to mid-table respectability – they stand ninth – and a first major trophy, the League Cup. A Real Madrid and Barcelona great when a player, he is interesting Los Blancos as Mourinho’s replacement Photograph: Nick Potts/PA
Moyes is holding tight before deciding whether to continue into a 13th year at Everton. A vacancy at Spurs, where he was considered as Harry Redknapp’s replacement last summer, would suit as the Scot would have the better players at his disposal required to try and finally win silverware Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images
