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Xabi Alonso is unlikely to be on Liverpool’s managerial shortlist this summer

But the possibility of the former fans’ favourite returning to the Reds have grown increasingly slim as he appears destined to stay at Bayer Leverkusen.

Since taking the reins at the BayArena in late 2022, Alonso has guided his current employers to the brink of their first-ever Bundesliga title this season.

However a desire to finish what he has started with the Werkself has forced owners Fenway Sports Group to gravitate towards alternative candidates.

Amorim’s stock has grown considerably since, similar to Alonso, helping seal Sporting’s first Liga Portugal title in 19 years during the 2020/21 campaign.

The Klopp’s successor will be steered by new sporting director Richard Hughes and Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football Michael Edwards.