Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has admitted he is happy to be linked with replacing Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool - but reiterated his sole focus is on beating them in the Europa League.

And Gasperini, who is approaching the end of his eighth full season at Atalanta, has been tipped by some to replace Klopp at Liverpool once the German leaves his post in the summer.

Arne Slot has clear Liverpool priority that could shape club's immediate future	Liverpool doubts, crucial team meeting - Arne Slot's first priority is clear	Liverpool transfer news as Arne Slot 'eyes reunion with $59m ace' amid Man Utd and Arsenal battle

He told his press conference: "Of course I am happy with links to Liverpool job to replace Klopp but my focus is on the game.

I expect the best Liverpool possible, with a team that will come here to play for all their chances, we will have to play a great match to get a result," he added(

Gian Piero Gasperini has been linked with the vacant Liverpool job.

"We are happy to play a match of good quality in front of our fans.