2. Jose Mourinho
Paris St-Germain's
knocking back of Real Madrid in their pursuits of Carlo Ancelotti has other implications. Clearly the deposed La Liga champions are plotting for life without Jose Mourinho, which makes a return to the Premier League for the self-styled 'Special One' all the more probable. Though Chelsea have been tipped as his likely destination, can he resist the lure of City? Both clubs are similar in that they will be contesting for honours on a regular basis, perhaps more so in City's case, while each club would offer him ludicrous wages and vast transfer funds. But perhaps City have the edge given Mourinho's past problems with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. The Portuguese manager left Stamford Bridge under a cloud back in 2007 and maybe a fresh start at the Etihad would be more appealing. He's second favourite for the City job at 5/1 according to
Sky Bet.