Overview
- Celtic are not pursuing Jose Mourinho for the permanent role, according to Football Insider’s reporting and podcast commentary.
- Interim manager Martin O’Neill remains in charge through season’s end after two caretaker spells replacing Brendan Rodgers and Wilfried Nancy.
- Yahoo Sports echoed that Mourinho is not among those being considered as Celtic’s next head coach.
- Mourinho is currently managing Benfica, with the Daily Record noting a deal running to 2027 that is reported to include a season‑end break clause.
- Bookmaker odds cited by Football Insider place Portugal boss Roberto Martinez as the current favourite, with Jens Berthel Askou and others also listed, while Gordon Strachan publicly questioned Mourinho’s suitability for Scottish football.