Amidst speculation surrounding the next Liverpool manager, Ruben Amorim has emerged as the front-runner to replace Jurgen Klopp. While no final decision has been made, reports from Portugal suggest that if Amorim were to be appointed, it could have a significant impact on Liverpool’s transfer plans.
One area where Amorim’s appointment could accelerate transfer talks is in the pursuit of new centre-backs. Even before Klopp’s resignation, Liverpool were already linked with Sporting CP’s Goncalo Inacio and Ousmane Diomande. With Amorim favoring a three-man defense and Joel Matip set to leave at the end of the season, signing at least one more center-back is expected. Diomande, a 20-year-old talent who has previously attracted interest from Liverpool, could be an attractive option on the right side of Amorim’s back three. However, Inacio, a 22-year-old with a release clause of £51.8 million, is seen as the more likely target due to his ability to slot into a first-choice defense alongside Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk.
While it remains to be seen if Amorim would stick with a back three at Liverpool, links between the Portuguese manager and his former players at Sporting CP have also emerged. Striker Viktor Gyokeres and defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand have been suggested as potential candidates to follow Amorim to Anfield. Gyokeres, in particular, may consider leaving Sporting if Amorim departs, as his agent has stated that the player came to Sporting because of the manager.
Overall, if Ruben Amorim were to become Liverpool’s next manager, it is likely that his appointment would accelerate transfer talks and potentially lead to the signing of his former Sporting CP players. While the final decision is yet to be made, these reports give fans an insight into the potential direction Liverpool may take under Amorim’s leadership.