"I almost joined Newcastle" - Mourinho reveals He's a fan of Magpies

Jose Mourinho seems to have revive Tottenham Hotspur since he was appointed. Daniel Levy called up the Portuguese international since Mauricio Pochetino was sacked last season, which Mourinho took over in the second half of the season.

Jose Mourinho guided Spurs to finish in the Europa League spot despite a treble start under former manager.

This season, Tottenham have suffered one loss, which came against Everton. Calvert Lewin header was the only difference in the game.

Tottenham will face Newcastle on Sunday. The will be played at Tottenham Hotspur stadium will kick off at 2pm.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho admits that he holds a soft spot for Newcastle United ahead of the clash between the clubs on Sunday.

The former Real Madrid boss was given his big break by Sir Bobby Robson at Barcelona, and he retains a great deal of respect for the St James’ Park outfit as a result, even describing himself as “a little Magpie”. 

“It's a club I feel connection with because of Mr Robson, it's a simple as that,” Mourinho explained to Sky Sports. “He had a huge passion for Newcastle and his area, Durham. He had it in his heart. So, through him I have become a little magpie!”

Asked if he might have followed Robson to Newcastle when the late manager moved to Newcastle in 1999, Mourinho replied: “At the time I was already eyeing a different direction. Mr Robson always knew that I wanted to give everything that I could to him, but at the same time he also knew I had my eyes in a different direction - but yes, there was a chance.”

Refreshed by the additions of Callum Wilson, Ryan Fraser, Jamal Lewis, Jeff Hendrick and Mark Gillespie, Mourinho believes that his Spurs side will face a great test.

“They managed to get some important players, that's for sure,” he said, considering the failed takeover bid from a Saudi Arabian-led consortium.

“I could even feel Steve's happiness when he was speaking about the new players. It's been a really good transfer window for them so I don't believe there has been a negative impact.”