Since Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso announced that he would be staying with the Bundesliga champions-elect for at least another year, Amorim has apparently emerged as the leading target to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
The 39-year-old is still contracted to Sporting for another two seasons, although his deal apparently includes a release clause worth around £12.8m, which Liverpool would seemingly have no qualms about paying.
Amorim has inevitably been pressed on the links with the Anfield gig since supposedly becoming the leading candidate, offering the Reds hope by responding «we'll see» when asked if he would stay at Sporting.
On Friday, the former Braga boss was once again quizzed on the possibility of taking over from Klopp, and he left the door open to a departure from Sporting should he fail to deliver silverware to supporters this season.
Liverpool 'officially open Amorim talks'«No, I can't guarantee [I'll stay], I gave my word and I can't go back on it. If we don't win titles, I'll leave Sporting,» Amorim told a press conference. «It was clear from the start, it was the bet I passed on to the players. We have to win titles.»
Following Amorim's admission, French outlet Foot Mercato claims that Liverpool have now officially opened discussions with the manager's agent, who also represents Reds attacker Luis Diaz.
Amorim is not in the dark about Liverpool's interest in his services, but as he alluded to in his recent press conference, he will not consider his next career move until the current campaign is done and dusted.
The 39-year-old led Sporting to Primeira Liga glory
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