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A round-up of the latest Liverpool news as Stan Collymore raises his ‘concern’ about Arne Slot replacing Jurgen Klopp and Jamie Carragher picks out their superior target.

Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim firmly believed he was in the running to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

That is according to the Independent’s Miguel Delaney, who claims in his Reading The Game newsletter that Amorim found the Reds’ pursuit of Arne Slot unexpected.

Those close to Amorim also believed the 39-year-old was the leading candidate to take over at Liverpool this summer.

But Anfield chiefs are prioritising their pursuit of Slot with Klopp in the final days of his tenure.

The Sporting boss also felt he was the Blaugrana’s No1 candidate after Xavi announced his departure in January, only to now pull a full U-turn.

Read more about how Amorim has reacted to Liverpool’s pursuit of Slot, here.

Stan Collymore has admitted that he is ‘concerned’ that Arne Slot may replace Jurgen Klopp as the manager of Liverpool.

The Dutchman’s playing style also stood out in a rigorous search.

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Slot’s character and his desire to replace Klopp has also helped the 45-year-old to emerge as Liverpool’s preferred managerial candidate.

So, it’s a bit of a worry.”

Read more about what Collymore has had to say about Liverpool’s interest in Slot, here.

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Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool should have given ‘more consideration’ to hiring Thomas Tuchel to replace Jurgen Klopp over Arne Slot.