The Reds were previously linked with former midfielder Xabi Alonso, who is currently leading Bayer Leverkusen through an unbeaten season having already won the Bundesliga title, but he will stay put in Germany.

Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim, a target for West Ham, and Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi were also touted for the job.

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