Liverpool's number one managerial target 'aware of Reds interest'
In just over two months' time, the Kop will bid an emotional farewell to Premier League and Champions League-winning boss Jurgen Klopp, who announced his decision to step down in January.
The Anfield powers-that-be had already been made aware of Klopp's intentions for a couple of months, although they had other matters to take care of before ramping up their search for a new head coach.
However, now that Michael Edwards has rejoined Fenway Sports Group as their CEO of Football and Richard Hughes has been hired as Liverpool's new sporting director, it is all systems go on the managerial search front.
Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso was long considered the top candidate for the job, but the ex-Reds midfielder has now confirmed that he will remain with the Bundesliga champions-elect for one more season.
Liverpool facing Spanish competition for top targetThe Reds were supposedly always expecting Alonso to stay put this summer, though, and they have subsequently accelerated their pursuit of their top alternative, Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim.
The 39-year-old has earned numerous plaudits and admirers for his work in his homeland, where he has won five trophies during his time at Braga and Sporting, including the 2021-22 Primeira Liga title.
According to CM Jornal, Amorim is aware of the Reds' growing interest, but he will not pay any attention to the outside noise until the 2023-24 campaign comes to a close as Sporting chase a domestic double.
The Portuguese giants currently hold a one-point lead over Benfica at the summit of the Primeira Liga table with a game in hand, and they also boast a
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