Newcastle are thought to be leading the race to sign Tottenham full back Danny Rose, who has fallen down the pecking order in north London.
Rose has been with Spurs for the 13 years but has had several run-ins with the club over contract disputes and famously gave an outspoken interview where he criticised their transfer policy.
Now Steve Bruce is set to take advantage of the uncertainty and swoop for Rose ahead of rival Premier League sides, according to Sky Sports.
Rose has failed to feature in any of Tottenham's last four games, with Mourinho opting to play young centre back Japhet Tanganga there out of position.