SHOCK new manager target REVEALED with Amorim UNLIKELY - Liverpool FC News Recap

Liverpool have spoken to Paulo Fonseca over their soon-to-be vacant manager's role.

The Lille boss is admired by those at the club and informal talks took place earlier in the season regarding the Liverpool position.

The Ligue 1 side reached the quarter finals of the Europa Conference League and are currently fourth in the table in France.

Fonseca has impressed since moving to Les Dogues, developing a number of youngsters while keeping the team competitive. He has previously been coach of Roma and Shakhtar Donetsk, among others, coaching the Ukrainian giants to three consecutive league and cup doubles during his time in charge.

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Twist in the Amorim tale with Portuguese coach 'unlikely'

The normally reliable journalist David Ornstein claims that Liverpool appointing Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim now looks 'unlikely' this summer.

The 39-year-old coach has long been considered Liverpool's favoured candidate after Xabi Alonso committed his future to Bayer Leverkusen, with plenty of reports linking the Sporting head coach with a move to Anfield to replace Jurgen Klopp.

It's a move that many supporters were excited about but it now appears that the Reds may be looking in a different direction when it comes to Klopp's successor.

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Amorim meeting with West Ham?

The Sporting coach reportedly flew to London on Monday for talks over a move to West Ham United, who are eying an ambitious swoop should David Moyes leave the club.

While it might appear that Amorim is heading to the Hammers now, a Portugal-based reporter believes that the 39-year-old is also meeting with Liverpool on his trip with his agent.

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Liverpool speculation brushed off by Amorim

The Sporting manager himself also brushed off speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool this summer, insisting that he is simply focusing on the final games of the season. 

Sporting are still on course for a domestic double this season and took a step towards the Primeira Liga title on Sunday when they beat Vitoria de Guimaraes 3-0 to move ten points clear at the top of the table before Benfica's match on Monday.

The coach refused to be drawn into discussions on his future after the final whistle, claiming that 'nothing has changed' in recent weeks.

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£86m attacker scored twice as Reds scouts watched

Liverpool sent scouts to watch reported transfer target Viktor Gyokeres this weekend as he bagged a brace for Ruben Amorim's Sporting CP. 

The Reds have been showing a keen interest in Gyokeres after his sensational debut campaign in Lisbon.

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Reds 'open talks' with Real Madrid star

Liverpool have opened talks with the representatives of Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy over a summer transfer, according to a report in France. 

Mendy, 28, only has one year left on his current Real deal and the club could opt to cash in this summer before losing him on a free in 2025.

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Shock Salah replacement mooted

Juventus are hoping to tie Federico Chiesa down to a new deal before the upcoming European Championship amid Liverpool's interest in their star forward,

That’s according to Tuttosport, which claims Liverpool are among the teams looking at the 26-year-old, whose contract expires in 2025, with a replacement for Mohamed Salah on the cards for either this summer or next.

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Roberto Firmino puts Liverpool mansion up for sale

Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has put his luxurious six-bedroom mansion in Formby up for sale, finally drawing a line under his time on Merseyside.

The Brazilian departed Anfield nearly a year ago and, despite a somewhat turbulent time with Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, has recently reclaimed his starting position as captain, perhaps prompting him to part with the £4.6-million property now.

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