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Al Hilal target two Premier League bosses and Jose Mourinho with short deadline set
Al Hilal have set their sights on Marco Silva and Nuno Espirito Santo as they look to secure a new manager before the Club World Cup, talkSPORT understands. Legendary boss Jose Mourinho is another big name under consideration by the Saudi Arabian club. Mourinho could take his managerial talents to Saudi ArabiaGetty However, Al Hilal are yet to make an official approach for the three-time Premier League winner’s services. Other names expected to feature in internal discussions include former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri, Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi and Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti. But in the case of Ancelotti, Al Hilal will only firm up their interest if he does not end up as the Brazil manager. With the Club World Cup commencing on June 15, Al Hilal are intent on conducting a swift replacement process. It is understood the club will line up a two-man shortlist before extending a formal offer by mid-May. Al Hilal are on the lookout for a new man in charge after Jorge Jesus was ousted following a 3-1 defeat to fellow Saudi club Al Ahli in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite. The 70-year-old penned an emotional message of ‘gratitude’ on his Instagram following his axing. “It’s been two years of total dedication, historic achievements, and immense pride in leading an extraordinary group,” Jesus wrote. “Thank you, Al-Hilal. Thank you to everyone who was part of this unforgettable journey. “I carry every victory, every challenge, and every applause in my heart.” AFPJesus departed with Al-Hilal six points behind Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League ladder[/caption] Nottingham Forest fans will hope Al-Hilal steer clear of Nuno given the remarkable turnaround he has overseen at the City Ground. Having steered the Reds clear of relegation on the final day last term, Forest are on course to play European football for the first time in 30 years. Forest sit sixth in the Premier League on 60 points and are three points behind Newcastle and Chelsea, who are fourth and fifth respectively. However, Forest boast a game in hand and could draw level with their rivals should they beat Crystal Palace. Nuno already has experience in Saudi Arabia following a 56-game stint in charge of Al-Ittihad from July 2022 to November 2023 in which he led the club to its first league title in 14 years. As for Silva, he has solidified Fulham’s status as a Premier League club following a string of promotions from the Championship and instant relegations. GettyNuno is a serious contender to win the Premier League Manager of the Year award[/caption] The 47-year-old’s impressive work at Craven Cottage has not gone unnoticed and has resulted in links with a move to Tottenham Hotspur should Ange Postecoglou be moved on. As for Mourinho, who is in charge of Turkish outfit Fenerbahce, it is certainly not the first time his name has cropped up in managerial discussions for a Saudi club. ‘The Special One’ was targeted by Al-Qadsiah in May last year and there were also rampant reports claiming he had been offered an eye-watering sum to take over as the Saudi Arabian national team coach. Mourinho would undoubtedly bring plenty of eyeballs and intrigue given his standing in the game having won an impressive 26 major trophies, including two Champions League titles. Unfortunately for the 62-year-old it looks likely he won’t be able to add to his trophy cabinet this season as a 1-0 loss to Besiktas, managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, left Fenerbahce eight points adrift of Turkish Super League leaders Galatasaray with four games remaining.
Al Hilal have set their sights on Marco Silva and Nuno Espirito Santo as they look to secure a new manager before the Club World Cup, talkSPORT understands.
Legendary boss Jose Mourinho is another big name under consideration by the Saudi Arabian club.
However, Al Hilal are yet to make an official approach for the three-time Premier League winner’s services.
Other names expected to feature in internal discussions include former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri, Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi and Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti.
But in the case of Ancelotti, Al Hilal will only firm up their interest if he does not end up as the Brazil manager.
With the Club World Cup commencing on June 15, Al Hilal are intent on conducting a swift replacement process.
It is understood the club will line up a two-man shortlist before extending a formal offer by mid-May.
Al Hilal are on the lookout for a new man in charge after Jorge Jesus was ousted following a 3-1 defeat to fellow Saudi club Al Ahli in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite.
The 70-year-old penned an emotional message of ‘gratitude’ on his Instagram following his axing.
“It’s been two years of total dedication, historic achievements, and immense pride in leading an extraordinary group,” Jesus wrote.
“Thank you, Al-Hilal. Thank you to everyone who was part of this unforgettable journey.
“I carry every victory, every challenge, and every applause in my heart.”
Nottingham Forest fans will hope Al-Hilal steer clear of Nuno given the remarkable turnaround he has overseen at the City Ground.
Having steered the Reds clear of relegation on the final day last term, Forest are on course to play European football for the first time in 30 years.
Forest sit sixth in the Premier League on 60 points and are three points behind Newcastle and Chelsea, who are fourth and fifth respectively.
However, Forest boast a game in hand and could draw level with their rivals should they beat Crystal Palace.
Nuno already has experience in Saudi Arabia following a 56-game stint in charge of Al-Ittihad from July 2022 to November 2023 in which he led the club to its first league title in 14 years.
As for Silva, he has solidified Fulham’s status as a Premier League club following a string of promotions from the Championship and instant relegations.
The 47-year-old’s impressive work at Craven Cottage has not gone unnoticed and has resulted in links with a move to Tottenham Hotspur should Ange Postecoglou be moved on.
As for Mourinho, who is in charge of Turkish outfit Fenerbahce, it is certainly not the first time his name has cropped up in managerial discussions for a Saudi club.
‘The Special One’ was targeted by Al-Qadsiah in May last year and there were also rampant reports claiming he had been offered an eye-watering sum to take over as the Saudi Arabian national team coach.
Mourinho would undoubtedly bring plenty of eyeballs and intrigue given his standing in the game having won an impressive 26 major trophies, including two Champions League titles.
Unfortunately for the 62-year-old it looks likely he won’t be able to add to his trophy cabinet this season as a 1-0 loss to Besiktas, managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, left Fenerbahce eight points adrift of Turkish Super League leaders Galatasaray with four games remaining.
