Ruben Amorim update emerges as new name joins next Liverpool manager 'list'
Barcelona are reportedly "racing" to secure the services of Ruben Amorim after recognising the Sporting coach has now become a primary target for Liverpool and other European clubs.
The Reds were rocked by the recent development Xabi Alonso intends to stay at Bayer Leverkusen past the current campaign, having been viewed as the most likely Jurgen Klopp successor up until this point.
It means Liverpool's attention will now turn elsewhere in their search for a new manager, with Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi two names under consideration among the Anfield hierarchy.
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Amorim moving up in the pecking order for both Liverpool and Bayern Munich, who are also searching for a new permanent boss with Thomas Tuchel set to step down, has come as bad news for Barcelona. The Catalan club has been viewed as the favourites for the Portuguese coach, though such a stance has now shifted following Alonso's show of commitment to his current club.
The Independent have claimed Liverpool have "long seen" Amorim as the next best option after Alonso, though the report adds the recent appointments of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes have "brought some change" to decision-making behind the scenes.
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi is believed to be on an "expanded list" of managerial targets for the Reds. Inzaghi is currently in his third season in charge of the Italian giants and has claimed five trophies to date during his reign. Inter are closing in on the Serie A title at present, sitting 14 points clear at the top of the table with only eight matches remaining.
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