New, unexpected club joins the race to appoint Jose Mourinho as 'meeting planned'

A new Saudi Pro League side have entered the race to appoint Jose Mourinho as their manager, according to reports.

The 61-year-old has been out of work since January after he was sacked from his role at Serie A side AS Roma.

Mourinho, who guided the Italian club to the Europa Conference League in 2022, is now being heavily linked with a move to the Middle East - with Al Shabab previously showing an interest.

The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur boss has even been linked with a return to both Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford - although these moves appear unlikely.

Despite the previously noted clubs being off the table, a return to management could be approaching for the managerial veteran.

According to talkSPORT, Al-Qadsiah are 'pushing' to secure 'The Special One' as their manager in the near future.

The club are eager to compete with the PIF-controlled rivals, such as Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, Al Nassr and Al Hilal.

Speaking on the future of Mourinho, journalist Ben Jacobs offered the following update: “Nothing is done yet, but he is their top choice as they look to challenge the PIF controlled clubs - two of whom are also pushing for Jose.

“Mourinho is due in Khobar, where Qadsiah play, in late May as part of a scheduled visit to view the club.”

Jose Mourinho has been without a role since being sacked by Roma in January (Image: Getty)

Mourinho himself has also commented on his future, where he outlined his ambitions to return to the hot-seat. "I’m not in a rest, I want to work,” he told beIN SPORTS.

“I want to work but I just don’t want to have the wrong decision. I have to wait for the right one, the one that motivates me.

“But if I could work tomorrow I would work tomorrow."

A number of top clubs could have vacancies this summer, including United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich.