De Zerbi is said to be within the frame to replace Klopp at Anfield, with the German national having already announced he will depart at the end of the season. De Zerbi however, has already admitted he is open to extending his time on the south coast. In December De Zerbi said: "We are speaking about the new contract but at the moment we are only speaking. "If the targets are the same as the club's, it's an honour for me working in Brighton. He said: "We’re very lucky at Brighton because our succession planning means there is very little upheaval when people do move on.

Source: Express February 16, 2024 07:38 UTC