Liverpool are reportedly considering 39-year-old Portuguese manager Ruben Amorim as a potential replacement for Jurgen Klopp.
Ruben Amorim is a target for Liverpool, and a report by French outlet Foot Mercato has claimed that they have now opened talks with his representatives.
The 39-year-old has done an impressive job at Sporting CP and he is certainly good enough for Liverpool. It will be interesting to see if the Reds can secure an agreement with him. Amorim has a release clause worth €20 million in his contract for foreign clubs.
The Portuguese manager is reportedly a target for Premier League rivals Chelsea as well. The Blues have been quite disappointing this season, and Mauricio Pochettino faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea can win the race for Amorim.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season, and replacing him will be a massive challenge. He has helped Liverpool win every single trophy at club level while laying the foundations of a successful future.
Apart from his quality as a manager, his personality and leadership skills will be difficult to replace. It will be interesting to see if Ruben Amorim is ready to take up a massive challenge and move to the Premier League with Liverpool. The Reds have already opened talks with his representatives.
The 39-year-old has impressed at Sporting CP, and it remains to be seen whether he can succeed at Anfield. His attacking style of football and ability to operate within reasonable means will certainly resonate with Liverpool. Amorim will fancy his chances of winning major trophies with Liverpool, and they certainly have a top-class squad capable of competing at the highest level.
The Premier League giants have more financial resources compared to the Portuguese club as well, and they could help Amorim do well in the European competitions. Meanwhile, Amorim will cost Liverpool €20 million, and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to pay up.
Liverpool also keeping tabs on other managers
Liverpool have been linked with other managers like Xabi Alonso as well. However, the former Liverpool midfielder has done an excellent job in the Bundesliga, and he wants to continue with Bayer Leverkusen for now.
On the other hand, Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi has been linked with the move to Anfield as well. The Italian tactician has been exceptional with his limited resources in Brighton, and it will be interesting to see if he is offered the opportunity to manage at Anfield.
