LFC Aiming for Amorim Deal This Week
Liverpool Football Club is reportedly pushing for a deal with Sporting manager Ruben Amorim this week, according to Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepulveda. Talks between the two parties were rumored to have taken place last week, as Amorim emerged as a frontrunner for the managerial position at Anfield.
Amorim himself has fueled speculation by admitting that he cannot guarantee his stay at Sporting beyond this season. Sepulveda, who has been at the center of updates regarding Liverpool and the 39-year-old, delivered another update over the weekend. He claims that the club hopes to reach a full agreement on the contract terms this week, with a meeting scheduled between Amorim’s agent and Liverpool on Monday.
While there may be doubts about the reliability of these claims, it is worth noting that Sepulveda has previously helped break news on transfers involving Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz. Sporting’s recent 2-1 victory over Benfica has also played a role in expediting negotiations, as Amorim’s side now sits four points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand.
To secure a league title for the second time with Sporting, Amorim needs his team to pick up 15 points from their remaining seven games. This means that negotiations will likely involve only Amorim’s agents, as the manager’s focus will be on finishing the season successfully rather than negotiating with Liverpool. In fact, Amorim himself has stated that he is not going to discuss anything with Sporting, expressing his loyalty and contentment with the club.
The release clause in Amorim’s contract has been subject to change since news of Liverpool’s interest broke. It has been reported to be as high as £25 million and as low as £8.6 million. However, there appears to be room for negotiation, as journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed that Amorim’s release clause is worth £25.7 million for clubs in Portugal, £17.1 million for clubs abroad, and £8.5 million for top clubs like Liverpool.
As the situation continues to develop, it will be interesting to see how Amorim closes out the season with Sporting. His final game of the season is scheduled for May 26, a week after Liverpool’s last league game and potentially four days after a potential Europa League final appearance for the English club.
In conclusion, Liverpool is aiming to secure Ruben Amorim as their new manager this week. Talks have reportedly taken place, and negotiations are expected to accelerate following Sporting’s recent victory. While doubts remain about the reliability of these claims, the potential for a deal is there, with Amorim’s release clause open to negotiation. As the season draws to a close, it will be fascinating to see how Amorim balances his commitments to Sporting while attracting interest from Liverpool.