Sacked by Fenerbahce last week, Mourinho is emerging as favourite to replace Bruno Lage at Benfica after his dismissal last night.
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Lage was axed by Benfica after their Champions League defeat to Qarabag.
And now Mourinho is under consideration by Benfica, as president Rui Costa seeks to make an appointment by the weekend.
BBC Sport says Mourinho is keen to hear from Benfica and open to taking the job.
The Special One began his senior coaching career at Benfica 25 years ago, though lasted only 10 games before going onto to becoming one of the game's managerial greats.