According to reports, Liverpool have spoken with Ligue 1 manager Paulo Fonseca, as the team continues to decisively look for a replacement for Jurgen Klopp.
A number of managers have been linked with the Liverpool job but the Merseyside club have had to deal with several setbacks in their pursuit.
The frontrunner to replace Klopp was Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, but he has decided to stay with the Bundesliga club.
After winning the German league title and qualifying for the Champions League with his team, Alonso expressed his desire to stay with his current club.
When Liverpool turned their attention to Sporting manager Ruben Amorim, West Ham United joined the race to appoint him.
Latest reports have suggested that the Hammers are currently leading the race to appoint Amorim.
Now, according to Anfield Watch, Liverpool and Lille’s manager Paulo Fonseca have held talks.
According to the report, Fonseca and the Premier League club had informal talks earlier in the season over the management position.
Fonseca has impressed during his time with Lille
Currently sitting fourth in the French table, the Ligue 1 team advanced to the Europa Conference League quarterfinals.
The Portuguese manager has over 670 games under his belt since he began his coaching career in 2007.
He has also enjoyed periods at Roma, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Porto in addition to Lille.
Liverpool target had been linked with other clubs
Fonseca was reportedly a target for Newcastle United before Eddie Howe’s appointment, and he was heavily linked to Tottenham back in 2021.
It’s unclear if Liverpool will formally express interest in the Ligue 1 manager, he’s definitely someone to watch in the next few weeks.
Jamie Carragher has named a Premier League manager as favourite to take over at Anfield, while transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has shed more light on the Amorim to West Ham saga.