Liverpool 'make Ruben Amorim top alternative to Xabi Alonso'
Ever since Klopp left the footballing world in a state of disbelief by announcing his imminent departure in January, Alonso has been regarded as the heir to the Anfield throne.
The former Liverpool midfielder — part of their 2004-05 Champions League-winning squad — has worked wonders with Bayer Leverkusen, who are eight points clear of Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table.
Alonso's contract expires in 2026, and while Leverkusen are still hopeful that the Spaniard will continue at the BayArena, there is a consensus that he will be poached by one of a few European heavyweights this summer.
As well as Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are also thought to be after Alonso's services, as the reigning German and Spanish champions will part ways with Thomas Tuchel and Xavi respectively this summer.
In addition, Real Madrid could throw their hat into the ring if Carlo Ancelotti vacates his post in the summer, and Alonso possesses playing connections with Los Blancos and Bayern as well as Liverpool.
The Reds are running the rule over alternative candidates in case their pursuit of Alonso proves futile, and according to The Independent, Amorim is their top pick to arrive in lieu of the Leverkusen boss.
The 39-year-old's Sporting outfit were crowned Primeira Liga champions in 2021, ending Porto and Benfica's 19-year reign of dominance in the Portuguese football scene, while also leading his team to three Taca da Liga crowns and a Portuguese Super Cup.
The 2023-24 Primeira Liga title is also Sporting's to lose, as they sit second in the table behind Benfica, two
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