British press reports today stated that the English club Newcastle United has included the veteran Portuguese coach José Mourinho on the shortlist of main candidates to take over the team's management, amid growing doubts about the continuation of the current coach, Eddie Howe.

The "Talk Sport" network reported that the "Magpies" management is closely monitoring the situation of the "Special One" with the Portuguese club Benfica. It noted that the noticeable decline in the team's results and its 14th place standing in the Premier League table have prompted decision-makers to look for alternatives with extensive experience in major competitions.

The sources clarified that Mourinho's current contract with Benfica includes a clause that allows him to leave at the end of the season, which could facilitate Newcastle's task of bringing him back to the Premier League.

Mourinho has a special emotional connection with Newcastle, stemming from his previous work with the legend Sir Bobby Robson, who is considered one of the most prominent historical figures of the English club.

Despite other names being suggested, such as the Italian Roberto Mancini, Mourinho's extensive experience in the Premier League makes him the standout choice for the club's ambitious project, should they decide to part ways with Eddie Howe at the end of the current season.