Reason Liverpool 'wouldn't go near' Roberto De Zerbi after Jurgen Klopp is warning for SpursRoberto De Zerbi is among the candidates to replace Thomas Frank as Tottenham manager, but Premier League rivals Liverpool were once warned off the ItalianView 2 Images Liverpool were previously warned off appointing Tottenham-linked Roberto De Zerbi (Image: Franco Arland, Getty Images)Roberto De Zerbi is one of the more tantalising candidates to become Tottenham's next manager. ‌Liverpool were reportedly interested in the then-Seagulls manager towards the conclusion of the 2023/24 campaign as Jurgen Klopp prepared to step aside. "I thought Roberto De Zerbi was a bit naughty last week, saying he wants more players. De Zerbi guided Brighton to their best-ever Premier League finish when they secured sixth place in the 2022/23 season. De Zerbi won't go to Liverpool, and he might've put one or two prospective club owners off him.

Source: Daily Mirror February 12, 2026 19:36 UTC