Liverpool unlikely to appoint Roberto De Zerbi with two names in the frame to replace Klopp, including a possible outsider

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi is unlikely to be named Liverpool's new manager, talkSPORT understands.

He Italian has fueled speculation linking him to Anfield by refusing to commit his future to the Seagulls.

However, he is not believed to be among the leading candidates to replace Jurgen Klopp In this point.

Sporting Lisbon Coach Rubin Amorim is a name in the box, while Inter Milan's Simone Inzaghi He is another potential outsider.

The former recently revealed that he felt 'upset' As speculation mounts over a move to Anfield.

Inzaghi has earned rave reviews at the San Siro after leading Inter to the Champions League final last season.

And he looks set to guide the Italian side to Serie A glory with the club 14 points clear at the top of the table.

He Liverpool The hierarchy is determined not to rush the process of appointing Klopp's successor, which is largely data-driven.

While De Zerbi does not appear to be in the race to replace Klopp, he is in The Bayern Munich roster of potential targets.

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel He leaves the club at the end of the season and, like Liverpool, has also suffered a goal blow. Xabi Alonso confirming that he is stay at Bayer Leverkusen.

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Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has also been regarded as a 'dark horse' for the soon-to-be-vacant bench at Anfield, with his team pushing for back-to-back promotions to the Premier League.

The Reds currently sit top of the league, but regardless of where they finish this season, Klopp's successor will have huge boots to fill.

Klopp has been in charge for nine years, winning Liverpool's first league title in 30 years in 2020, as well as the Champions League in 2019, among other honours.

Liverpool will take on Sheffield United live exclusively on talkSPORT on Thursday night as they look to secure a dream end to Klopp's time at Anfield.