Reds set to approach Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp is the leading candidate to be named as Liverpool’s new manager.
The ECHO understands that the Reds will make an approach to the former Borussia Dortmund boss over the coming days as they seek a successor to Brendan Rodgers.
Carlo Ancelotti and Frank de Boer will also come under consideration but Klopp is viewed as the ideal replacement by Anfield’s hierarchy.
The 48-year-old German has been out of management since he stepped down at Dortmund back in May. He announced that he was taking a sabbatical but has made it known in recent weeks that he’s ready to return and would relish working in the Premier League.
Klopp boasts an impressive CV haven’t won two Bundesliga titles and taken Dortmund to the 2013 Champions League final. The ECHO understands that he’s eager to hold talks with the Reds.
Owners Fenway Sports Group expect to have the new manager in place for the Reds’ next game away to Tottenham on October 17.
Source: Liverpool Echo
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