Real Madrid president the key for Chelsea's Mourinho

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is on a shortlist of two for Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's choice of Vanderlei Luxemburgo's successor next season.

DiarioSport says Perez has decided to rip up his technical plans and after relying on a head coach to take charge of the senior team, now wants a 'director' to take complete control of the on-field staff and all football matters.

Along with Mourinho, Juventus trainer Fabio Capello, who admitted "Real Madrid is in my blood" is the other name in Perez's sights.

Mourinho has clashed with Chelsea management this week over their lack of public support in his battle with UEFA over a two-match suspension.

The former Barcelona assistant coach is understood to be uncomfortable with Chelsea's 'softy-softly' approach and prefers to work with a vocal and opinionated president - in the mould of Perez - where he can count on a regular displays of public support.