The man who was next in line, Ruben Amorim, now appears to be an unlikely candidate as well, and that has thrown a spanner in the works.

If Liverpool can’t get Amorim this summer, they will have to look elsewhere, and a report has now claimed that they are prepared to intensify their pursuit of a Premier League manager.

Draw at West Ham dents Liverpool title hopes	Mohamed Salah anger doesn't reveal real Liverpool truth as Arne Slot issues build	Mohamed Salah anger doesn't reveal Liverpool truth as Jurgen Klopp plea misread

Klopp is a big fan of him too.

That’s probably why Xabi Alonso decided against moving to Liverpool, and if Ruben Amorim snubs them, the same could be a factor as well.

Liverpool have an eye on another manager now in case they can’t get Amorim, and TeamTalk reveal that Brentford boss Thomas Frank is that man.

The report claims that the Reds’ board really admire the Dane and ‘they are set to intensify their pursuit of him if they do miss out on Amorim’ this summer.

Frank is said to be happy at Brentford, but it is believed that he will find it difficult to turn down a job as big as the Liverpool one if it is offered to him.

If the Reds do go after Frank, they will have to pay a ‘significant compensation fee’ to Brentford as the 50-year-old is under contract there until the summer of 2027.

View this post on Instagram

View Instagram Post

Thomas Frank might not be as exciting a name as Xabi Alonso or Ruben Amorim, but he is a good manager.

The 50-year-old has done a terrific job at Brentford over the years, and he has been linked with big clubs like Tottenham and Manchester United in the past.

Liverpool’s interest is no surprise, especially as an alternative to Amorim if he snubs them, and Jurgen Klopp has already explained how ‘horrible’ it is to face teams managed by Frank.

After the Reds beat Brentford 3-0 earlier this season, Klopp said: “Top performance, top result, super difficult opponent.
For more news relating to Spurs, visit our sister site Spurs Latest Live.