Report: 'Exceptional' manager who's open to taking the Tottenham job could become contender at Liverpool

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Liverpool’s focus remains firmly on the present, but fresh claims surrounding Roberto De Zerbi will inevitably spark conversation among supporters whenever the topic of the club’s long-term future is raised. Still, when a coach with De Zerbi’s reputation is linked with top Premier League posts, it is bound to catch the attention of Liverpool fans given the club’s standing and the expectations that come with managing one of Europe’s biggest sides.According to The Telegraph, De Zerbi could yet emerge as a contender for the Liverpool job if Slot were to leave Anfield, with the report also stating that the former Brighton boss would be open to taking over at Tottenham if Spurs secure Premier League survival for next season.

Just how bad do you want Arne Slot gone? 😬 Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images Roberto De Zerbi link raises intriguing Liverpool talking pointDe Zerbi has built a strong reputation in England thanks to the work he did at Brighton, where he won plenty of admirers for an expansive approach built on brave build-up play, tactical flexibility and a willingness to trust technical players in possession. The Reds are not a club that tends to make reactive decisions, and any conversation around potential successors is purely hypothetical unless Slot’s situation changes.

But the fact that De Zerbi is even being mentioned shows the level at which he is regarded.Why De Zerbi would make sense – and why Liverpool may look elsewhereFrom a Liverpool perspective, De Zerbi’s attacking principles would make him an understandable candidate on paper. That is why this latest update feels more like an intriguing watching brief than a sign of anything imminent.Still, De Zerbi being mooted as a possible contender is a reminder of one thing: if there is ever movement around Slot, the club will not be short of high-profile options.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox