Jose Mourinho set for talks over huge-money deal to manage new club with massive budget and could be joined by Neymar | The Sun

JOSE MOURINHO is set for talks over a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, according to reports.

The Portuguese coach has 12 months remaining on his contract at Roma.

Rumours have continued to persist about a potential exit, however, after failing to qualify for the Champions League during two seasons in charge.

According to Foot Mercato, Saudi side Al-Hilal have made Mourinho their No1 target to take over as manager.

They are ready to offer him a highly-lucrative contract to move to the Middle East.

And they are said to be willing to give Mourinho, 60, a big say in transfers.

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The former Chelsea manager has also been linked with Al-Ahli, with a meeting reportedly set to take place in London this week.

Roma want to keep Mourinho, but are claimed to be bracing themselves for his possible exit by drafting a list of potential successors.

The Saudi Pro League is making a huge push to sign renowned world stars this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo got the ball rolling by signing for Al-Nassr, while his former Real Madrid colleague Karim Benzema joined Al-Ittihad.

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Chelsea ace N'Golo Kante is also on the verge of a big-money Saudi switch to Al-Ittihad.

While Al-Ahli are claimed to be targeting Manchester City ace Riyad Mahrez.

Should Mourinho move to Saudi Arabia, he could potentially work with Neymar.

The Brazilian is being targeted by Al-Hilal this summer, after the Saudi side missed out on Lionel Messi to Inter Miami.

Al-Hilal representatives reportedly flew to Paris on Friday in the hope of striking a deal for Neymar.


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