Welcome to Anfield, Jurgen… almost.
According to BBC Sport, Liverpool have made contact with Jurgen Klopp’s representatives as the club seek to replace Brendan Rodgers.
The Northern Irishman was sacked yesterday after three years in charge, and Klopp, who achieved phenomenal success with Borussia Dortmund is, according to the BBC, “understood to be open to the idea of a move.”
#LFC have made contact with representatives of Jurgen Klopp about the vacant manager's position.
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— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 5, 2015
It’s believed that Liverpool’s American owners hope to have a new manager in place by the time of the club’s next fixture, away to Spurs on October 17th.
Rodgers is also said to be “devastated” following his dismissal.
#LFC intend to open talks with Jurgen Klopp this week. I'm told he's open to idea of moving to Anfield. Ancelotti another option.
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) October 5, 2015
#LFC want new manager on touchline for trip to #THFC on Oct 17. Owners can't afford to get decision wrong but candidates look an upgrade
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) October 5, 2015
Carlo Ancelotti is in London (where #LFC have an office) at present but Jurgen Klopp is seen by FSG as an excellent fit
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) October 5, 2015
#LFC have made contact with Jurgen Klopp camp. The German is open to moving to Anfield but deal and conditions will need to be right
— Ben Smith (@BSmith) October 5, 2015
