Liverpool make their move! Reds in talks with Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim but will have to pay significant fee to land potential Jurgen Klopp replacement

Posted Friday, April 05, 2024 by Goal.com

Liverpool will reportedly have to fork out €20 million (£17m/$22m) to meet Ruben Amorim's release clause at Sporting CP this summer.

Liverpool linked with Sporting boss Amorim
39-year-old has €20m release clause
Reds see him as their ideal Klopp successor

WHAT HAPPENED?

With Jurgen Klopp leaving Liverpool this summer, the Reds have been linked with a move for the Sporting manager and that interested has intensified since previous top target Xabi Alonso committed his future to Bayer Leverkusen. Now, Footmercato claims the Reds are already in talks to land the 39-year-old, who has a £17m release clause that applies to foreign clubs.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Liverpool are desperately trying to find the right successor to Klopp after a hugely successful spell at Anfield that brought with it seven trophies to date. Finding a suitable replacement could be key in maintaining their success and keeping their best players, too.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Reds have had contact with Amorim's agent, who also represents Reds winger Luis Diaz, and the coach is reportedly interested in a move to Merseyside but wants to concentrate on leading Sporting to success this season.

WHAT NEXT?

While the rumours will continue to circle around Amorim and who will replace Klopp at Liverpool, his Sporting side host Benfica in a top of the table clash on Saturday night, looking to open up a four-point gap on their bitter rivals in Liga Portugal.