Jose Mourinho is in talks over a return to management with Benfica , sources have told ESPN.

The Portuguese side sacked Bruno Lage after his team threw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Qarabag in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Mourinho, who was dismissed by Fenerbahce in August, is open to taking over at Benfica, although sources have told ESPN that a deal is not done yet.

It's more than 20 years since he left Portugal after deciding to swap FC Porto for Chelsea in 2004.

The 62-year-old has history with Benfica after starting his managerial career with the club in 2000 before leaving after just 10 games.

Benfica are hoping to appoint their new manager before Saturday's Primeira Liga clash with AVS .

The club have also been linked with a move for Manchester United

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