Jose Mourinho would 'jump' at chance to leave Fenerbahce & take West Ham job - but 'frightened to death' claim also made amid question marks over Julen Lopetegui

Mourinho is already being linked with a return to the Premier League despite only taking charge of Fenerbahce during the summer. The Portuguese coach has complained about the standard of refereeing in the Super Lig, going on a massive rant about the officials with his side falling five points behind leaders and rivals Galatasaray. Everton and Newcastle have been linked to Mourinho, but a return to London has also been suggested for the ex-Chelsea and Tottenham manager.

West Ham appointed Lopetegui in the summer but he is under fire already having won just four matches in the Premier League so far this season. Should the London side dismiss the former Real Madrid and Spain coach, ex-West Ham scout Mick Brown says Mourinho would be happy to replace him.

"From what I’ve heard, he’d be very interested. He’s still got a house in London, so that would make things a bit easier for him," he told Football Insider.

"If the opportunity arises for him to go back to a London club, I’m told he’d jump at it. We all know he wants to return to England anyway, so I don’t think it would be an issue persuading him to make the move back from Turkey. Obviously it depends on what they decide to do with Lopetegui and who they then decide to bring in. But I think it’s one he would be keeping an eye on because there’s a lot of uncertainty, and it could present an opening for him to make that return. But I think the board would be frightened to death of Jose Mourinho, because he wouldn’t put up with what everybody else has had to put up with."

Before he considers taking on a new job, Mourinho will have his attention on the Turkish side's Europa League match against Slavia Prague on Thursday. Lopetegui, meanwhile, is preparing for a big game against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday.