Mourinho-Reds link denied

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A representative of Jose Mourinho has denied the former Chelsea boss wants to replace Rafa Benitez at Liverpoool.

Mourinho has been linked with several high-profile positions since leaving Chelsea in September but Eladio Parames insists the media speculation has nothing to do with the Portuguese coach.

Reports over the past few weeks have suggested Mourinho is interested in taking over from under-fire Rafael Benitez at Liverpool should the Spaniard get the sack.

But in a statement, Parades said: "These are aberrant and heinous ideas.

"Some media have consistently linked Jose Mourinho's name with various clubs without, as they are ethically bound to do, trying to determine the truth of these reports."

No approach

The statement insisted that neither Mourinho nor his agent Jorge Mendes had had contact with any club regarding a possible return to management.

And Parames slammed the media for taking advantage of Benitez's current problems at Liverpool.

"It is unacceptable that the unscrupulous press uses the name of Mourinho when they try to create or profit from current controversial situations in different teams as has happened recently," he added.