EXCL: Amorim to Liverpool on stand-by as West Ham enter running, plus truth about Chelsea star's links with Newcastle and *that* Antony gesture

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Ruben Amorim to Liverpool on stand-by as West Ham make proposal

There’s been something of a surprise twist to the Ruben Amorim saga, as reported yesterday, with West Ham now emerging as an option for the Sporting Lisbon manager, despite all the recent stories about his future involving Liverpool.

What I can say is that at the moment it’s on stand-by between Liverpool and Amorim. Liverpool are still discussing internally, so we have to be patient and respect their timing. But Amorim never had an agreement done and sealed with Liverpool despite reports, that’s why everything is still open for the Portuguese manager.