Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly refuted suggestions that he intends to leave Spain for a sensational return to Chelsea.

The Portuguese coach was spotted in London this week, sparking rumours that he could make a Premier League comeback.

The self-proclaimed 'special one' is believed to have been house-hunting in the capital before dining at West London restaurant La Famiglia, which is owned by Alvaro Maccioni.

The daughter's owner, Marietta, told The Mirror: "Jose was speaking to my father for quite a while, just about family and how the business was doing. He said he was house-hunting in the area and was looking for a big place for the whole family.

"A lot of the staff are Chelsea fans, including me, and they were asking him if he was coming back to the club. Unfortunately he said he wasn't. We're all disappointed as he was a great manager for us. I wish he was coming back.

"He didn't tell us anything else about his plans, and we didn't pry as he's a good customer and a friend."

The former Inter Milan manager's visit to London has also increased speculation that he may be considering leaving the Bernabeu for either Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur.