Jose Mourinho wants to be Tottenham manager rather than head coach, the job title he was given following his appointment last year.
The Portuguese was initially happy to accept the head coaching position, but feels it has led to him being marginalised in the club’s transfer dealings, a frustration exacerbated by his experiences during a difficult extended window.
The 57-year-old is also well aware that his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino’s title was manager during his final three years at the club and feels he deserves the same status.
Jose Mourinho is seeking a similar progression to his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino
Mourinho has spent much of the summer pushing Tottenham to sign a new striker to provide support for Harry Kane and was frustrated that the club appeared to prioritise securing the return of Gareth Bale, a signing that was very much the project of chairman Daniel Levy.