"I’m not too surprised": Fabrizio Romano provides latest on Liverpool manager search

The hunt for Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool continues to make headlines, but transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has dismissed the notion of Atalanta's manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, taking over the reins at Anfield.

Liverpool's Europa League journey came to a halt despite a 1-0 win in the second leg against Atalanta, as the Italian side had previously secured a convincing 3-0 victory at Anfield.

Klopp’s focus now shifts entirely to the Premier League, where Liverpool sit third and face an uphill battle to overtake leaders Manchester City and Arsenal.

With Klopp's departure on the horizon, speculation has been rife about who might fill the void.

Among the rumoured candidates is Ruben Amorim, but Gasperini's name surfaced in the swirl of media speculation, particularly after his team's impressive display at Anfield.

Gasperini himself acknowledged the rumors, stating he was flattered by the association with Liverpool.

However, Romano clarified that the connection appears to stem solely from Atalanta's performance in the first leg and emphasised that there is no substantial link between Gasperini and Liverpool.

What did Fabrizio Romano report about Gasperini becoming Liverpool manager?

Speaking in his Daily Briefing on Thursday, the Italian journalist reported that the Atalanta manager is not being considered for the soon-to-be vacant Liverpool manager position.

Romano reports:: “Gian Piero Gasperini will have raised some eyebrows when he addressed rumours about him being in contention for the Liverpool job.

“He spoke at his press conference ahead of the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final with the Reds, saying: 'Of course I am happy with links to Liverpool job to replace Klopp but my focus is on the game.'

“For sure, Gasperini has done a fantastic job at Atalanta in recent times so I’m not too surprised that, after beating Liverpool in such a convincing way with that 3-0 win at Anfield last week, there is some media speculation about him possibly replacing Klopp, but there’s nothing more to it than that.

“I can say that there’s nothing at all between Gasperini and Liverpool from what I know. I think these are links just generated by Atalanta’s super game vs Liverpool at Anfield, that’s it. As for other clubs, again there will always be links, but for now I see him staying at Atalanta.”