“Stop with this story." Ruben Amorim tells the media: "Nothing has been agreed”

In the whirlwind of speculation surrounding the future managerial position at Liverpool, Sporting CP's Rúben Amorim has come forward to categorically deny any meetings or agreements with the Premier League club.

Amidst rumors linking him as a frontrunner to succeed Jürgen Klopp at Anfield, Amorim's stance provides a clear-cut rebuttal to the ongoing narrative.

This comes after reports suggested Amorim had agreed on personal terms with Liverpool but after widespread reports rubbished these claims on Wednesday, Amorim has now put the story to bed.

However, that does not mean Liverpool aren't still trying to sign him.

That's still the case. Rather, this story is not yet advanced as some hasty journalists tried to make it appear.

Xabi Alonso has removed himself from the race to become the next manager of Liverpool FC and while Amorim is now the favourite, a lot can happen between now and his hypothetical appointment.

Amorim's tenure at Sporting CP has been notable, with the club enjoying success under his guidance. His clear vision and innovative tactics have not only brought Sporting back to the forefront of Portuguese football but have also caught the eye of clubs across Europe.

Despite this, Amorim's latest comments will put a dampener on any reporters looking to drive clicks where they shouldn't be.

For Liverpool and their supporters, the quest for Klopp's successor is bound to continue as they look to usher in a new era that builds on the successes of the last nine years under the German.

As the saga unfolds, it's clear that the managerial merry-go-round in football can often be unpredictable.

Yet, for now, Rúben Amorim's focus remains unwaveringly on his current charge at Sporting CP, leaving Liverpool to continue their due diligence process.