Mourinho tells Tottenham he has developed a new football strategy and philosophy

Jose Mourinho is back to the Premier League after 11 months - and he's different now.

According to Independent, Mourinho told Daniel Levy and the Spurs hierarchy that he has spent his 11 months out of management developing a new football strategy and philosophy.

He also stressed to them his Manchester United record proves he will promote youth – if he deems them to be good enough.

Mourinho meanwhile laid out plans for recruitment but insisted he sees Spurs as already having one of the best squads in the league, which was especially persuasive for Levy.

He similarly thinks his club have the third-best squad in the league, which was one other reason he grew tired of Mauricio Pochettino’s complaints and appeals for a rebuild.