Jose Mourinho to Rangers? Bombshell Claim Sparks Major Speculation After Richard Keys Drops Surprise Hint — Could the Special One Be Heading to Ibrox in Stunning Managerial Twist?

Mourinho to Rangers? Ibrox Dream Alive After Leeds Snub Revealed by Richard Keys

Speculation is intensifying over Jose Mourinho potentially taking the reins at Rangers, with recent comments from Richard Keys reigniting hopes that the legendary manager could be bound for Ibrox.

The managerial seat at Rangers remains unsettled following a turbulent season. Interim boss Barry Ferguson has struggled to steady the ship, with a 1-1 draw against Celtic in the latest Old Firm clash extending the Gers’ winless run to six matches in all competitions. With silverware once again slipping through their fingers, the club is expected to make a bold managerial appointment as part of a much-needed rebuild.

Among those championing a Mourinho appointment is former Rangers midfielder Derek Ferguson, who told *Ibrox News* he would welcome the former Chelsea, Inter, and Real Madrid boss with open arms.

Adding fuel to the speculation, veteran broadcaster Richard Keys has claimed in his blog that Mourinho recently *rejected* an offer to take over at Leeds United. Keys stated that 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe, who is overseeing both the Leeds and Rangers projects, had offered Mourinho the Elland Road job — only for the Portuguese manager to turn it down due to concerns about a potential Premier League relegation battle next season.

“Mourinho actually ended the speculation by turning the offer down,” Keys wrote. “Sadly, Marathe couldn’t convince him Leeds won’t be fighting relegation — something the Special One wants no part of.”

That rejection, however, may work in Rangers’ favor. Unlike the uncertainty surrounding Leeds’ top-flight status, the Scottish Premiership offers Mourinho a shot at immediate silverware and European football — ambitions much more aligned with his career standards. Despite not winning a trophy since leading Roma to the UEFA Conference League title in 2022, Mourinho’s pedigree remains unquestioned, and his appointment would send shockwaves through Scottish football.

With the 49ers close to finalizing their takeover of Rangers, their reported admiration for Mourinho could yet lead to a blockbuster appointment. If Marathe couldn’t convince the 62-year-old to battle at the bottom of the Premier League, he may still persuade him to return to the top with Rangers — a club hungry for success and in need of a proven winner.