A major shift has been noticed in the next Rangers manager odds market.
And the change involves Jose Mourinho.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Tottenham manager has climbed to second favourite on Bet365's extensive list.
The highly-experienced Portuguese coach is now at 4/1 to become the permanent successor to Philippe Clement.
The current Fenerbahce boss came up against interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson when the sides met in the last-16 of the Europa League in March.
His appearance in Scotland led to speculation that he could potentially become the next permanent Rangers gaffer.
And it seems that punters agree, if the latest movement in the betting market is to be believed.
Next Rangers manager odds as per Bet365
Steven Gerrard 2/5
Jose Mourinho 4/1
Russell Martin 8/1
Barry Ferguson 20/1
Marco Rose 20/1
Rafa Benitez 25/1
Derek McInnes 40/1
David Wagner 40/1
Kjetil Knutsen 40/1
Liam Rosenior 40/1
Asked whether the Glasgow clubs would be an attractive proposition, Mourinho said: "In this moment, no, because I have a job that motivates me and a job that demands loyalty. But why not in the future?
"People can say that the Scottish league is a league of two teams, but it's a league of passion. It's a league of passion. And for me, passion in football is everything.
"For me, to play in empty stadiums, to play in competitions where there is not that fire of the passion, doesn't make any sense.
"And Celtic and Rangers, they are big clubs with big fan bases, with big emotions, big responsibilities, big expectations. Why not?"
Ally McCoist believes either the Special One or Steven Gerrard would fit the profile of what his former club should be looking for.
"Yes, I think both could fit the bill in terms of stature and what they’d bring to the club and Scottish football in general," the pundit said.
"But they’d both need proper financial backing. The current squad just isn’t strong enough."
