With exclusive insight from his rival coaches in Portugal, we take a look at what makes Ruben Amorim so good and whether he could translate that success to Liverpool.

“Sporting fans are now thinking this is the end of Ruben Amorim in Sporting. He said a few months ago that he would leave if he didn’t win titles. Now we can say he will leave if he wins titles or not.

“Is he the favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp? Yes, absolutely.

“Liverpool’s shortlist was Xabi Alonso and Ruben Amorim. Xabi, as we know, is out of the race for the job and Liverpool I think are going to concentrate all their efforts on Ruben Amorim.

“In terms of his contract, it is not a big deal for Liverpool. Amorim earns €3m plus bonuses at Sporting. I am pretty sure Liverpool can make a better offer financially.

“Liverpool is going to fight a little bit with Sporting over compensation but I think the deal could be done for €15m.”

“If Sporting wins the game against Benfica on Sunday it could make the negotiations go a bit faster. If they don’t win, then the points between them and Benfica will not be that much.

“That will make the negotiations slower if the title is not guaranteed.”