According to The Telegraph, Liverpool do not have a successor for Jurgen Klopp lined up after the German announced his departure from the club at the end of the season.
The club owners have been aware of Klopp's intention to leave since November and have eyed a few candidates. Xabi Alonso is understood to be a strong one, but Liverpool believe there are plenty of other good coaches available.
However, they don't wish to antagonise other clubs that are involved in title races by making a rushed approach for their managers.
More importantly, Liverpool plan to hire a sporting director first before signing a manager who would work together with the former. Current sporting director Jorg Schmadtke will be leaving the club at the end of the January transfer window.
The search process will be led by FSG president Mike Gordon and its principal owner John W Henry who conducted a similar search when they hired Klopp to replace Brendan Rodgers in 2015.
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