Celtic manager latest: From Benitez to Mourinho - the 15 favourites to become permanent manager

Who will be the next permanent Celtic manager?

Following news that bookmakers Paddy Power slashed the odds on Jose Mourinho to become next Celtic boss we look at the 15 managerial candidates best priced to takeover the Parkhead hotseat come the first league game of the 2019/2020 season.

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The ex-Celtic midfielder left Falkirk last year and was sacked by Dundee in 2017.placeholder image
The ex-Celtic midfielder left Falkirk last year and was sacked by Dundee in 2017.
The former Celtic and Manchester United star is out of management since leaving his post as Republic of Ireland assistant.placeholder image
The former Celtic and Manchester United star is out of management since leaving his post as Republic of Ireland assistant.
The Bayern Munich legend's representative declared his client's interest in the Celtic job.placeholder image
The Bayern Munich legend's representative declared his client's interest in the Celtic job.
The Sunderland manger reportedly features on the shortlist for the Scotland position.placeholder image
The Sunderland manger reportedly features on the shortlist for the Scotland position.
Currently managing Brighton & Hove Albion.placeholder image
Currently managing Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Northern Ireland boss rejected Scotland last year.placeholder image
The Northern Ireland boss rejected Scotland last year.
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