Mourinho wants to return

Madrid tabloid Marca says former Chelsea manager José Mourinho (45) is the number one candidate to replace Frank Rijkaard as the new Barcelona head coach. There already have been contacts between Barcelona officials and the manager's agent, but an offer hasn't been made yet.

It is said Barcelona president Joan Laporta is in favour of Rijkaard completing his contract until 2009. But that's only an option if the team wins the Liga or the Champiosn League this season. And it's not sure if Mourinho can wait long enough to see if that's the case or not.