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      Roberto De Zerbi ruled out of Liverpool boss running but could still quit Brighton this summer to join European giants

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      BRIGHTON manager Roberto De Zerbi is no longer in the running to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, according to reports.The 44-year-old had been considered a top candidate for the job following the announcement of Klopp’s departure.Roberto De Zerbi is not in the running for the Liverpool jobCredit: GettyJurgen Klopp is set to leave Liverpool this summerCredit: APHowever, Sky Sports Germany claim Liverpool officials are now looking elsewhere.The report adds that De Zerbi has emerged as a target for Bayern Munich.Thomas Tuchel is set to leave Bayern this summer, with the club on the verge of a trophyless season.Julian Nagelsmann is also understood to be a contender for the job.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLDe Zerbi cast doubt over his Brighton future last week by refusing to commit to the Seagulls.The Italian said: “I have a different way to decide my future.”I want to speak with my club, I have a contract but the problem is not the contract – the problem is to find the same plan, the same target, the same vision for the future.”For me, I have not decided yet what is my future, because I have the contract, but anyway I want to speak with Tony [Bloom], my club, to understand their plan, to understand his plan, the Tony plan. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCandidates to replace Jurgen Klopp
      Ruben Amorim
      Amorim has emerged has a top contender for the Liverpool job in recent days.
      The former Portugal international is also considering a move away from current club Sporting Lisbon.
      Liverpool officials are understood to be huge admirers of Amorim.
      Julian Nagelsmann
      Nagelsmann has a contract with the German national team running until the end of the summers European Championships.
      The 36-year-old allegedly performs well against Liverpool’s testing model for managers, which measures the value added by a manager to a squad in terms of fees and wages spent.
      Pep Lijnders
      Former Liverpool star Dean Saunders is tipping No2 Pep Lijnders to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer.
      He reckons the Anfield assistant has already got the backing of the dressing room as FSG step up their search for a new manager.
      Saunders said: “At least Lijnders knows what’s going on there. It’s difficult, who do you give the job to? That club is that big.”

      “Then we take the decision together, without problems.”The future I want to keep my ambition, my motivation, I live for football 24 hours a day, I want to know what is the plan, what is the project, what is the future because if I don’t feel comfortable, I don’t feel the right motivation, I can’t stay any longer.”Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanWith De Zerbi out of contention for the Liverpool job, Ruben Amorim has emerged as a top candidate.Former midfielder Xabi Alonso was initially favourite for the position, but he committed his future to Bayer Leverkusen last week.Roberto doesn’t De Zerb the Liverpool job, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      ROBERTO DE ZERBI is a Tasmanian Devil type on the touchline and his Brighton side are a good watch.
      But talk of him becoming Liverpool’s next manager, after Xabi Alonso’s decision to stick with Bayer Leverkusen, does seem a triumph of style over substance.
      The Seagulls finished ninth in the Premier League in their last full season under Graham Potter.
      Then they were fourth when he left for Chelsea last season.
      But Brighton finished sixth under Italian De Zerbi and are now ninth and out of all cups.
      In black-and-white terms, that’s not as impressive as the jobs done by either Brendan Rodgers at Swansea nor Roy Hodgson at Fulham before those two were eventually appointed Anfield boss. More

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      High-flying ex-Man Utd coach tipped as dark horse to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool by EFL chairman

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      KIERAN MCKENNA has been tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp as the Liverpool manager.The former Manchester United coach has impressed during his time in charge of Ipswich.Kieran McKenna has been tipped for the Liverpool jobCredit: GettyPeterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony thinks McKenna is good enough for a top clubCredit: GettyJurgen Klopp is leaving the Reds this summerCredit: APMcKenna, 37, has led the Tractor Boys to the top of the Championship this season – their first back in the second tier since 2019.That is despite tough competition from the likes of Leicester City, Southampton and Leeds.McKenna’s efforts have seen him linked to some top jobs.Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony has even backed the Northern Irishman as a potential candidate for the Liverpool job.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe told talkSPORT: “Yeah, I was being laughed out of the studio by [producer] Luke – a Liverpool fan – this morning, as an outside dark horse (to succeed Klopp).”I love his brand of football. I’ve been watching him since last year in League One and what he’s done.”You can say that Ipswich are a big club, but they didn’t go out and spend mega-millions in the summer.”They kept a large part of the squad and the team from League One and they’re top of the Championship with five or six games to go, it’s incredible really.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It’s not just his coaching and managing, it’s his style as well. It’s great to watch.”If you watched that game yesterday, it was a great advert for the industry. Roy Keane’s Biggest TV Rants “It was just non-stop. Russell [Martin] does a great job with Southampton and his style.”Then you’ve got Ipswich with their style and it was just an enthralling game to watch and that’s what you want to see. I think he’s destined for the top.”I think he wins promotion with Ipswich this year and he’ll surprise people with what he’ll do with them in the Premier League and within five or six years, he’ll be managing a top six club.”That’s with due respect to Ipswich. I respect everything they’ve done there, but I don’t think you can keep a guy like that down forever.”Liverpool are on the lookout for a new manager following Klopp’s announcement that he would be stepping down after this season.Bayer Leverkusen boss and former Red Xabi Alonso had been the frontrunner but he has committed himself to the Bundesliga club for another season.Sporting Lisbon gaffer Ruben Amorin also remains a potential candidate to arrive at Anfield. More

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      Barcelona in race against time to appoint Europe’s hottest manager… leaving Liverpool with two different targets

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      BARCELONA will battle it out with Liverpool to sign Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorin.The Portuguese coach has been a top contender at the Catalan giants to replace Xavi but has impressed the Reds to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.Barcelona are in a race against time sign Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyLiverpool are now targeting Amorim as Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will stay at Bayer LeverkusenCredit: AFPBecoming a popular target at a series of European clubs the Catalan giants are in a race against time to secure the 39-year-old’s signature.Barca were frontrunners to sign the Sporting Lisbon coach up until last week when it was revealed Xabi Alonso will remain at Bayer Leverkusen.The football world assumed Amorim would head to Spain and Alonso would go to either Anfield or Bayern Munich.But with Sporting’s staggering release clause of £11.1m nothing had yet been confirmed with the Catalan giants.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLiverpool always saw Amorim as their second choice and the Reds have the upper hand in talks as his agent – Raul Costa – is also a representative of Reds winger and Colombian international Luis Diaz.SunSport understands that the Merseysiders have been in contact with Costa on several occasions this campaign in an attempt to sound out Amorim.Amorim joined Sporting in 2020, and signed a new four-year deal back in 2022, but the club acknowledge he is a manager in demand across Europe for his work in Portugal.Sporting ended their 19-year wait for a league title under Amorim in 2021, and have lifted successive league cups in 2021 and 2022.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMeanwhile, it is understood that the recent appointment of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes in technical roles had brought some change to the Anfield club’s thinking.Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi are among those on an expanded list at Anfield.Liverpool preparing transfer for ‘next Mo Salah’ but face competition for £51m Eintracht Frankfurt star Julian Nagelsmann is also being considered by a series of clubs after it has been made know the German national team boss is open to going back to club football after Euro 2024.Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi is also on the Reds radar to replace KloppCredit: AFPInter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi is also being targeted by LiverpoolCredit: GettyJulian Nagelsmann could be an option if he chooses to return to club football next seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool dressing room ‘shook for hours’ as he makes eight-word confession about Anfield exit

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      JURGEN KLOPP left the Liverpool dressing room absolutely stunned with the news of his Anfield departure.The German revealed in January that he’s set to end his near ten-year love affair with the Merseysiders at the end of the season.Jurgen Klopp announced his shock plans to depart Liverpool in JanuaryCredit: AFPKlopp has revealed some of his players were stunned into silence after he dropped the bombshellCredit: REXReds fans around the world were left gobsmacked by their iconic manager’s revelation, which nigh-on stunned his players into silence.He admitted: “The players didn’t have a lot of questions, I spoke to them all together and then a few after that.”We have a really strong bond. Usually when a manager is in a dressing room and talks like that he got sacked.”It isn’t like that because of the things we achieved so that is why my responsibility is so big.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We had last year’s situation and I think a lot of managers would have got the sack and there was never any intention to do that.”And my responsibility grows and grows, so when it is not right anymore I have to tell.”The player’s shock was recently conveyed by Reds and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, who admitted: “[It was] just a complete surprise to all of us as players.”It was one that we didn’t see coming, you never do, especially when things are going so well.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERTrent Alexander-Arnold and his team-mates were left gobsmacked by Jurgen Klopp’s announcementCredit: PA”We were flying, up and around the top of the league, we’re fighting on all four fronts at that point for every trophy we could so you’re expecting the good times to keep coming and coming and coming.”So when he tells us the news and his decision we have got to respect it obviously.Klopp ‘yelled and screamed at’ reporter in off-air bust-up that left people ‘scared’ after storming out of TV interview”But it’s one of them no player wants to hear and it was one that kind of shook the dressing room for a couple of hours.”But he told us, ‘Look we’re professionals, don’t let it get to us’.”There will be a lot of noise around, of course, but we have got to go and do our job, try and win games and give him the best possible finish.”Liverpool currently top the Premier League table by two points ahead of Arsenal, who could only draw with champions Manchester City on Easter Sunday.The Reds will be back in action on Thursday, welcoming relegation-battlers Sheffield United to Anfield. More

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      Liverpool and Tottenham in three-way transfer battle for Fulham star as Italian giants enter race

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      LIVERPOOL and Tottenham have been joined by AC Milan in the race to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, according to reports.The centre-back, 26, will become a free agent in the summer if he does not sign an extension at Craven Cottage.Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo is attracting interest from the Premier League and abroadCredit: GettyFulham have offered the ex-Manchester City man a lucrative new deal as they bid to keep him in West London.However, they face serious competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.Liverpool and Tottenham are being linked with a move for the Manchester-born defender.The Reds are uncertain about the futures of both Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Spurs could yet strengthen their own back line despite signing Radu Dragusin in the January window.But according to Sempre Milan, AC Milan have now also identified Adarabioyo as a transfer target.Simon Kjaer is set to leave the San Siro when his contract expires at the end of the season, while Pierre Kalulu and Malick Thiaw have endured injury issues in recent months.AC Milan sit second in Serie A, 11 points adrift of runaway leaders Inter Milan.Most read in FootballAdarabioyo has started 14 of Fulham’s last 16 Premier League gamesBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey are also still in the Europa League and will face Italian rivals Roma in the quarter-finals.Adarabioyo has made 128 appearances for Fulham since joining from Man City in 2020.Football stars’ weird phobiasHe was plagued by injury during the early part of this season, but has been ever-present since the turn of the year.He has started 14 of Fulham’s last 16 Premier League games, helping to keep five clean sheets.However he was badly at fault over the weekend, giving the ball away for Sheffield United to score in their 3-3 thriller with Fulham.Marco Silva’s men sit 12th in the table, but are just five points adrift of West Ham in seventh. More

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      Liverpool and Man City could face off again this season to decide Premier League title – but Arsenal WON’T be involved

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      LIVERPOOL and Manchester City could face a title play-off – but whatever happens Arsenal will NOT play an extra game.That one-off drama is the most amazing scenario possible if a tense fight for the Premier League crown ends with two teams totally level at the top.Mo Salah is mobbed after his winner at home to Brighton left Liverpool two points clear at the top of the Premier LeagueCredit: PAMikel Arteta saw Arsenal hold Man City 0-0 to stay secondCredit: ReutersLiverpool’s 2-1 comeback win over Brighton and City’s 0-0 draw against Arsenal confirmed how close the battle is.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are two points clear of the Gunners, with Pep Guardiola’s men a point further adrift.Two of the three title contenders tying at the after the final day of the Prem season on May 19 seems incredibly unlikely.But if we do get such a staggering conclusion, a list of head-to-head criteria come into play to decide who would lift the crown.Most read in FootballAnd if Arsenal were one of those two clubs, it would be good news for ONLY them.That’s because the Gunners have come out on top overall in their clashes with both Liverpool and City.In contrast, Arsenal’s two rivals are dead level with each other – having drawn their two Prem head-to-heads 1-1.Gabriel Martinelli gave the Gunners a late 1-0 win over City back in October, before Mikel Arteta’s men clung on for a stalemate on Sunday.Most read in FootballAnd against Liverpool this term, Arsenal drew 1-1 at Anfield and then won 3-1 at Emirates in February.It mean we could yet see the most astonishing one-off game in Prem history… if Liverpool and City share top spot come May.Stranger things than that have obviously happened – but surely NEVER in top-flight history.Here’s how it might happen…
      If Liverpool and City are level on points, goal difference is the next deciding factor.
      If GD was equal, whoever has scored most will decide it.
      If the two clubs are still locked level, the team with the most points in head-to-head Prem matches this season would finish higher.
      If still equal, the club scoring the higher number of away goals in those two games would finish higher.
      If, after all that, it remains level, we get that dramatic play-off at a neutral ground.
      Prem chiefs would need to decide the details, including date and venue.
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      One of Europe’s hottest managers Ruben Amorim considers leaving job ahead of potential Premier League arrival

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      LIVERPOOL managerial target Ruben Amorim is considering leaving Sporting Lisbon at the end of the season.With Jurgen Klopp ending his nine-year stint at Anfield in the next few months, the Reds’ first-choice replacement Xabi Alonso has announced he will be staying at Bayer Leverkusen.Ruben Amorim is considering his position as Sporting managerCredit: GettyPortuguese coach Amorim, 39, is on Liverpool’s shortlist – and has a £12.8m release clause at Sporting this summer, which drops to £8.5m in 2025.But SunSport understands that Amorim is already reflecting on his future at Sporting with a switch to the Premier League on his mind.Sporting are currently top of the Portuguese top flight – leading Benfica by a point with a game in hand – but Amorim is open to departing even if they clinch the title.Liverpool have the upper hand in talks with Amorim as his agent – Raul Costa – is also a representative of Reds winger and Colombian international Luis Diaz.READ MORE ON PREMIER LEAGUESunSport understands that the Merseysiders have been in contact with Costa on several occasions this campaign in an attempt to sound out Amorim.Amorim joined Sporting in 2020, and signed a new four-year deal back in 2022, but the club acknowledge he is a manager in demand across Europe for his work in Portugal.Sporting ended their 19-year wait for a league title under Amorim in 2021, and have lifted successive league cups in 2021 and 2022.They have also impressed on the European stage, beating Mikel Arteta’s Prem title-chasing Arsenal in the Europa League last-16 last season before losing in the quarters.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Portuguese manager has also been linked with the Manchester United job should they part ways with Erik Ten Hag this summer.Liverpool have appointed a new sporting director, Richard Hughes, who will take over in June, while Fenway Sports Group have reunited with former sporting director Michael Edwards. Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?The pair will be ultimately responsible for selecting a new manager.Liverpool’s search includes Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, who also has a release clause of £12m.The Seagulls go to Anfield on Sunday looking to derail Liverpool’s title charge, and Klopp has called Italian De Zerbi a “top coach” in the build-up. More

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      Liverpool get huge boost in hunt for Klopp replacement after Alonso snub as new target considers ditching job for Prem

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      LIVERPOOL managerial target Ruben Amorim is considering leaving Sporting Lisbon at the end of the season.With Jurgen Klopp ending his nine-year stint at Anfield in the next few months, the Reds’ first-choice replacement Xabi Alonso has announced he will be staying at Bayer Leverkusen.Liverpool have had huge boost in finding their Jurgen Klopp replacementCredit: AlamyRuben Amorim is considering leaving Sporting Lisbon at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyPortuguese coach Amorim, 39, is on Liverpool’s shortlist – and has a £12.8m release clause at Sporting this summer, which drops to £8.5m in 2025.But SunSport understands that Amorim is already reflecting on his future at Sporting with a switch to the Premier League on his mind.Sporting are currently top of the Portuguese top flight – leading Benfica by a point with a game in hand – but Amorim is open to departing even if they clinch the title.Liverpool have the upper hand in talks with Amorim as his agent – Raul Costa – is also a representative of Reds winger and Colombian international Luis Diaz.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSunSport understands that the Merseysiders have been in contact with Costa on several occasions this campaign in an attempt to sound out Amorim.Amorim joined Sporting in 2020, and signed a new four-year deal back in 2022, but the club acknowledge he is a manager in demand across Europe for his work in Portugal.Sporting ended their 19-year wait for a league title under Amorim in 2021, and have lifted successive league cups in 2021 and 2022.They have also impressed on the European stage, beating Mikel Arteta’s Prem title-chasing Arsenal in the Europa League last-16 last season before losing in the quarters.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLiverpool have appointed a new sporting director, Richard Hughes, who will take over in June, while Fenway Sports Group have reunited with former sporting director Michael Edwards. The pair will be ultimately responsible for selecting a new manager.Jurgen Klopp calls out Gareth Southgate with brutal message on live TV after Liverpool held by Man CityLiverpool’s search includes Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi, who also has a release clause of £12m.The Seagulls go to Anfield on Sunday looking to derail Liverpool’s title charge, and Klopp has called Italian De Zerbi a “top coach” in the build-up. More