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Sporting CP could look to complicate Liverpool\u2019s interest in manager Ruben Amorim in the hope of extracting a higher compensation fee from the Reds,\u00a0<\/strong>90min<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0understands.<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Xabi Alonso publicly confirming his decision to remain with Bayer Leverkusen beyond this season, Amorim has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp when he steps down this summer.<\/p>\n

Amorim\u2019s contract with Sporting includes a release clause worth \u20ac20m (\u00a317.1m) for non-Portuguese sides, but sources indicate there is a gentleman\u2019s agreement between club and manager which will see Amorim allowed to leave for just \u20ac10m (\u00a38.6m) if a \u2018top European side\u2019 makes an offer.<\/p>\n

It is the definition of \u2018top European side\u2019 which could complicate any approach from\u00a0Liverpool. Multiple Sporting claim it refers to any club in a top-five league who are playing Champions League football, and while Liverpool are almost certain to qualify for the competition next season, they are not currently a Champions League side, with last season\u2019s struggles leaving them in the Europa League this year.<\/p>\n

Should Liverpool approach Sporting now, the Portuguese side could potentially argue that Liverpool do not meet their criteria for a \u2018top European side\u2019 and try to get closer to \u20ac15m for Amorim\u2019s departure. It is unlikely, given a good relationship between Sporting and Liverpool, that triggering the \u20ac20m clause will be necessary.<\/p>\n

Liverpool could, of course, just trigger Amorim\u2019s release clause to bypass all negotiations with Sporting but they are expected to try and negotiate if they do proceed.<\/p>\n

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Amorim\u2019s contract includes a \u20ac20m release clause \/ Zed Jameson\/MB Media\/GettyImages<\/p>\n

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Despite some reports to the contrary, Liverpool sources insist they have not yet reached an agreement with Amorim over personal terms and no candidate in their search to replace Klopp has yet had a formal interview.<\/p>\n

Contact has been made with Amorim\u2019s agents and financial terms have been discussed, but Liverpool argue this is simply part of their process. Conversations are ongoing over a number of other managerial targets, with the Reds always planning to offer formal interviews to at least three candidates before making a final decision on their top target. This could yet happen quickly and in the month of April.<\/p>\n

Amorim has also not made up his mind on his future yet either, but the 39-year-old is expected to speak to Liverpool in the coming days or weeks.<\/p>\n

Liverpool want to have wrapped up the signing of their next manager before the current campaign comes to a close, even if a public announcement is delayed until the summer.<\/p>\n

Links between Amorim and Chelsea have been downplayed by sources at Stamford Bridge. The Blues are still planning for a future with current boss Mauricio Pochettino,\u00a0whose position will be reviewed in the summer\u00a0as part of a long-standing agreement between club and manager.<\/p>\n

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