Ruben Amorim breaks silence on Liverpool manager's job after Alonso decision

Ruben Amorim has refused to be drawn on speculation linking him with succeeding Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager at the end of the season and insisted his focus is on winning the Primeira Liga with Sporting CP.

Reports in Portugal claim Liverpool would have to cough up a world-record fee of roughly £17m if they were to prise Amorim away from Sporting, who leapfrogged Benfica at the top of the Primeira Liga on Friday courtesy of a come-from-behind win against Estrela Amadora.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp speaks out on Xabi Alonso decision to turn down Liverpool

“Right now, I’m focused on Sporting. I’m very proud to be Sporting’s coach," he told Sport TV. “We’re focused on winning titles. You’ll see in the end. I have a contract and I’m very happy here.

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