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He's thought to have turned down offers from Lyon/Roma and other clubs before the takeover became public.

What does Mourinho bring right now that Benitez doesn't. Huge name attraction for the benefit of signings you can't actually make because of FFP? Or allowing Benitez to spend what's on offer on his first targets not the fourth players on his list. The latter is the more viable option. Building the club over the next few years instead of trying to dive in and dodge FFP.

Suggestions Benitez may not want to remain in charge may prove to be true. In fact his first battle was ensuring he didn't get Wise'd on transfers and that all incomings were his choice. Having that taken away so these guys can go spend crazy will undo this.

The media are loving it regardless.

In more positive news. Sean Longstaff snubbed any idea of him moving to Man United.