Ruben Amorim to Liverpool has been a strongly mooted move in recent weeks. But with West Ham United engaged in talks with the current Sporting CP manager, the move now looks in serious jeopardy.
The Irons are making plans for life after David Moyes, as they intend to part ways with the Scot when his contract is up at the end of the season. Julen Lopetegui has also been considered for the role.
Ruben Amorim to Liverpool: Another snub?
Since Reds legend and current manager Jurgen Klopp announced his imminent departure from the club earlier this year, Liverpool have been linked to numerous managers.
Liverpool were strongly linked with former midfielder Xabi Alonso, who has achieved incredible feats with Bayer Leverkusen this season. But the Spaniard was not interested in a return to Merseyside, and has chosen to stay in Germany for now.
Julian Nagelsmann was strongly considered too, but the former Bayern boss has since extended his contract with the German national team, ending any potential move.
Amorim is considered a strong contender for the Anfield hot seat thanks to the strong Sporting side he has built in recent years. And many Reds had their heart set on the 39-year-old:
Amorim is full of fire, hunger and has a modern day approach to football which has won him titles. Yes Klopp is a legend and an incredible person but this manager has bags under his eyes and sends us out to run around and rely on a moment to get us through every week. https://t.co/c0KbyrbJyB
— Sean (@SeanDOlfc) April 18, 2024
But with renowned journalist David Ornstein now reporting the move as “unlikely”, some Liverpool fans are starting to wonder quite who Michael Edwards and co have up their sleeve:
Who the hell is in the top of Edwards' list if it isn't Amorim
— 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 (@passingmfer) April 22, 2024
Though Liverpool are in good shape for any potential successor, the sheer size of Klopp's personality leaves a big void at Merseyside.
Given how Unai Emery and Moyes struggled to replace dynastic managers Arsene Wenger and Sir Alex Ferguson at Arsenal and Manchester United, despite their success elsewhere, candidates may be wary of picking up a potentially poisoned chalice.
Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi has also been linked with the vacancy.
