Liverpool 'learn release clause for Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi'
Jurgen Klopp's previously-unforeseen decision to leave Anfield at the end of the season has left the Liverpool hierarchy attempting to find a suitable alternative.
At one stage, club legend Xabi Alonso appeared to be the most likely candidate courtesy of the astonishing impact that he has made at Bayer Leverkusen.
However, the Spaniard announced last week that he would spend at least one more season with the German side, who are closing in on the Bundesliga title and attempting to win an historic treble.
Since then, links to Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim have only strengthened, there appearing to be interest from both sides and the Portuguese now being regarded as the favourite to replace Klopp.
De Zerbi remains in the mixThat said, it has been well documented that De Zerbi remains an option for a wide array of clubs around Europe ahead of 2024-25.
Bayern Munich, who had also been interested in Alonso, and Manchester United have each been credited with an interest in the Italian, who guided Brighton into the Europa League last season and has kept them in the top 10 of the Premier League table this time around.
Nevertheless, the 44-year-old's future with the Seagulls appears up in the air, particularly after comments made over the weekend ahead of Brighton's game at Anfield.
De Zerbi hinted that he and club chairman Tony Bloom are yet to get on the same page regarding Brighton's plans moving forward, and an exit from the Amex Stadium in the summer is a possibility.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, there is a release clause in place in the event that
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