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Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim appears have performed a major U-turn after becoming one of Europe's most in-demand managers.

Amorim, 39, has been strongly linked with succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and - on a smaller scale - Xavi at Barcelona, with his Sporting side on the verge of winning their second Primeira Liga title in four full seasons since his appointment.

Moyes is approaching the end of his contract with the Irons and their recent run of just one win in eight games has weakened his chances of being handed a new deal.

In an ambitious attempt to steal a march on Liverpool - who notably have an office in London, too - West Ham chiefs sat down with Amorim during his six-hour visit to the English capital.

Earlier this month, the former Benfica midfielder claimed that he wouldn't be having any interviews with other clubs while he's still in charge of Sporting - yet Monday's event suggests a drastically different story.

Speaking on April 11 amid speculation that he'd reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool, Amorim grew frustrated during a press conference and vowed to the media: "This is the last time I will talk about my future.

Which club would be best for Ruben Amorim - West Ham or Liverpool(

Ruben Amorim was in the UK on Monday and held talks with West Ham.

The matter is resolved, whether for his club or another."

While Monday's meeting may well not have been a formal interview but rather discussions over what West Ham and Amorim's respective plans are, his previous comments suggested that he was laser focussed on only the Sporting job.

His team are now within two games of winning the title, having thrashed Vitoria 3-0 on Sunday to stay seven points clear of Benfica.
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