Boris Johnson is reportedly in informal discussions with former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi about a potential role as global editor-in-chief at The Daily Telegraph, contingent on Zahawi's bid for the newspaper being successful. Although no formal agreements have been made, sources indicate that Zahawi has floated Johnson's name to potential investors as part of his £600 million bid for The Telegraph and The Spectator. Johnson has a long history with the Telegraph, having previously worked there as a Brussels correspondent and columnist. Zahawi's consortium is among several bidders for the titles, which were put up for sale after an Abu Dhabi-backed takeover attempt was blocked by UK legislation. Johnson currently writes for the Daily Mail and has expressed affection for the Telegraph, despite no formal discussions having been established. The bidding process has seen interest from various parties, including hedge fund magnate Sir Paul Marshall and other unnamed investors.