Villa to discuss Amorim as new manager

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Aston Villa are in talks with Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim over a new manager after Mauricio Pochettino has shown no interest in the job.

The report states that Villa are eyeing Pochettino as Stephen Gerrard’s successor. And a lucrative offer has been made,

with Villa believed to be ready to offer up to £100million. Let Pochettino shop in January and next summer. It also offers wages at the level of 10 million pounds per year. the UFABET report

Yet, after a number of years in charge of the Champions League, Pochettino is reluctant to turn to a job that could mean struggling to escape relegation

. Pochettino will wait for a good offer. As a result, Villa turned to Amorim, who has impressed in Portugal instead.

Amorim has a huge release clause. But it is unlikely to make the “Leo rise” to withdraw the anchor after they need a new coach that will make the fans excited.

Another target, Thomas Tuchel, is also not interested in taking over. While Thomas Frank is in talks with Brentford over a new contract with

Villarreal boss Unai Emery. A target that Villa is interested in, but he enjoys life at Spanish and turned down an offer from Newcastle United last season,

Villa added that Gerrard’s staff had left the post. And will let Aaron Danks take charge of the squad for Sunday’s clash with Brentford.