Two ideal transfers might result from Liverpool’s next manager.

Ruben Amorim, the manager of Sporting CP, is one of the candidates being mentioned as Jurgen Klopp’s replacement at Liverpool.

Roberto De Zerbi, Xabi Alonso, and Ruben Amorim are only three of the candidates vying for the soon-to-be Liverpool manager position.

Last Friday, Jurgen Klopp announced that he will be leaving his position at the end of the current campaign. Along with the German, Pep Lijnders, Peter Krawietz, and Vitor Matos will also leave Anfield.

Now, in private but in great detail, Fenway Sports Group (FSG) will outline the traits and attributes of potential managers that they believe can successfully guide the Reds ahead. Soon after Klopp made his statement on January 26, bookmakers started to create odds on who would replace the 56-year-old on Merseyside.

Alonso, who played for Liverpool for five fruitful years under Rafa Benitez, became the clear favourite right away. After taking over a weak Leverkusen team in 2022, the Spaniard has performed marvels in North Rhine Westphalia.

After eighteen months, they are ahead of Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga standings, posing a challenge to the Bavarians’ hegemony in the German top division. In response to the decision, Klopp’s right-hand man Lijnders stated earlier this week that he had no intention of staying at Anfield, dispelling rumours that he might take over as manager.

Head coach of Sporting CP Amorim is one name that has garnered attention lately. The 39-year-old’s odds of winning the job after Klopp have shifted from 14/1 to 5/1.

Portuguese publication Amorim’s contract includes a €20 million (£17 million) release clause, according to a recent record. It’s anyone’s guess as to who will be present at Anfield for the opening home match of the season in August, but considering the club’s potential transfer activities, it might make sense to pursue the Sporting manager.

Recent years have seen a concentration of reinforcements at the offensive and midfield positions. A revamp of the midfield options occurred last summer when Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Dominik Szoboszlai of the Bundesliga joined Alexis Mac Allister in Merseyside.

A rampaging frontline that parted ways with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino in recent years has added Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez from South America. Business is expected to shift its attention to the backline in the approaching summer window.

Joel Matip is out of contract in the summer and will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury that required surgery. Midway through July, Virgil van Dijk will be 33. At that point, he will, barring an extension, enter the last 12 months of his contract at Anfield.

The final three senior choices are Joe Gomez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Ibrahima Konate. This season, Conor Bradley and Jarell Quansah have made inroads into the first-team roster as the Reds benefit from the Kirkby Academy.

Transfer rumours are always a possibility, and strengthening Liverpool’s defence is a contentious topic regardless of the team’s current situation. Goncalo Inacio, a defender for Sporting CP, is one of the many names that the rumour mill has been churning out in the last six to twelve months.

The defender, whose contract purportedly contains a £52 million release clause, is still being linked to a move to Anfield. And from the Jose Alvalade Stadium, a new name surfaced in January: Ousmane Diomande.

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Liverpool turns down surprise Deadline Day transfer offer from Premier League club

The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool has turned down an offer for keeper Caoimhin Kelleher from Nottingham Forest.

The 25-year-old was valued at well than £20 million by The Reds, but Forest only offered £15 million for him.

Even though Alisson plays at a world-class level and he is merely Anfield’s second choice, he has recently been granted some opportunities.

He has made 34 appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s team overall, and he has often impressed.

Liverpool’s refusal to sell him is not surprising, especially considering there is still time in the transfer window to find a suitable successor.

The Reds are also rumoured to have based their asking price on Manchester City’s £19 million transfer of James Trafford to Burnley.

Former Arsenal striker wanted by Forest

According to Fabrizio Romano, Forest is attempting to investigate a late-transfer window move for former Arsenal star Chuba Akpom.

On deadline day, the Reds are seeking to strengthen their attack, and they are giving the Ajax player significant consideration.

This season, Akpom has made 20 appearances across all competitions and scored nine goals, attracting the interest of other Premier League teams.

Though it’s thought that Ajax won’t easily allow Akpom to go, they might be tempted with a big offer.

Although Fulham has also been connected to Akpom, it seems that Armando Broja of Chelsea is now the target.