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Liverpool have two names in mind to replace Jurgen Klopp this summer though Xabi Alonso remains the favourite, while Manchester United are set to miss out on Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel. Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest are closing in on teenager Adam Berry, and Chelsea are thinking of selling Robert Sanchez and replacing him with Aaron Ramsdale next season.
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Liverpool have two alternatives in mind if they cannot secure the signature of Xabi Alonso, claims a report.
Alonso is their first choice but there is no guarantee he will not remain at Bayer Leverkusen or move to Bayern Munich.
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The Telegraph explains: “Liverpool have identified Ruben Amorim and Julian Nagelsmann as potential alternatives should the club be unable to persuade their chief target, Xabi Alonso, to take the job in the summer.
“Liverpool are in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday against Chelsea with time ticking down on Jurgen Klopp’s era in charge. His decision in November to step down at the end of the season, with two years remaining on his contract, has meant that Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the owners of Liverpool since 2010, are now deep into the research for a new manager.
“Alonso, 42, is the standout candidate with his Bayer Leverkusen team, who lead the Bundesliga, winning again on Friday night and setting a new record in Germany with 33 games unbeaten. Liverpool are by no means assured of persuading Alonso, who has other options including staying at Leverkusen or jumping to Bayern when Thomas Tuchel leaves in the summer.
“Ruben Amorim is contracted for another two seasons after this summer at Sporting of Lisbon, and Liverpool would have to pay compensation. The 39-year-old has Sporting back in the title race this season where they are challenging Benfica at the top having won the title in 2021. He has emerged as one of Europe’s brightest young coaches and has been considered before for jobs in the Premier League. He performs well in data that measures the value added by a manager to a squad in terms of fees and wages spent.
“Nagelsmann, 36, is out of contract with the German football association after this summer’s European championships, although he would only be available following Germany’s elimination.