It became known how much Liverpool will have to pay for Ruben Amorim

Liverpool will have to pay a compensation fee for Sporting's head coach Ruben Amorim, the Daily Telegraph reports.

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According to a source, Liverpool bosses have identified Ruben Amorim as a priority option after Jurgen Klopp's departure. However, the Merseysiders will have to pay €15 million to Sporting as compensation.

Earlier, the Reds were actively monitoring Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso, but the Spaniard decided to stay at the Leverkusen club.