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Elliott Jackson

The managerial record in sight for Jose Mourinho amid Arsenal and Tottenham links

Former Manchester United and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is said to be holding out for a Premier League job amid links with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

The Portuguese head coach has been out of work since leaving Old Trafford in December 2018 after two-and-a-half years at the club.

The three-time Premier League winner has been linked with various jobs since, with Real Madrid and Paris-Saint Germain said to be monitoring his availability.

Mourinho has reportedly rejected a record deal to manage in China while also turning down the opportunity to take over French outfit Lyon.

However, according to the Sun, the 56-year-old is keen to take charge of another Premier League side because he wants to become the first manager to win major honours with three English clubs.

There have been links in the national media that the former Chelsea manager could return to London to manage either Arsenal or Tottenham.

Unai Emery's position has been placed in doubt after a string of poor results, with Arsenal currently sitting in fifth place after a mixed run of form.

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At Tottenham, Mauricio Pochettino's future remains a discussion point with concerns from fans that he could walk away from the club if he isn't sufficiently backed by Daniel Levy, with the futures of so many key players up in the air.

Throughout his time in England, Mourinho has won eight trophies over two spells at Chelsea, including three Premier League titles and an FA Cup, as well as the League Cup and Europa League at United.

Former Manchester United and Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. (Getty Images)

By comparison, neither Emery or Pochettino have won a trophy in English football.

It's understood that Mourinho is desperate to become the first manager to enjoy success at three different clubs by taking his new employers to the Premier League title.

Only a handful of managers, such as Brian Clough and Kenny Dalglish, have delivered trophies with two separate English clubs but 'the special one' fancies himself to make history once again.

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