Liverpool are "unlikely" to make Ruben Amorim the man they want to replace Jurgen Klopp, reports The Athletic with the Sporting Lisbon boss reportedly in talks with West Ham.

The outlet claims Amorim, whose side currently sit top of the Primeira Liga, is seen as the Hammers' leading target if David Moyes leaves the club this summer - though the Scot claimed earlier this season he had been offered a contract to stay beyond the end of the season.

West Ham will also consider targeting Julen Lopetegui, it adds, if Amorim is unavailable.

Klopp announced he was leaving Liverpool earlier this year with Xabi Alonso immediately made clear favourite, though the Bayer Leverkusen boss later pledged his commitment to his current club and has since led them to the Bundesliga title.

Arne Slot, Roberto De Zerbi and Julian Nagelsmann make up the other current favourites for the upcoming vacant role at Anfield.