Liverpool FC are in the process of approaching the representatives of Jurgen Klopp over the vacant managerial position at Anfield after Brendan Rodgers' sacking.

Owners Fenway Sports Group called time on Rodgers' three-year reign just hours after their 1-1 draw with Everton in the 225th Merseyside derby, after supporters had grown apathetic over poor performances and disheartening results.

And Klopp, who led Borussia Dortmund's stunning revival between 2008 and 2015 - winning the Bundesliga twice, the DFB Pokal once and reaching the Champions League final, is the favourite to succeed the Northern Irishman. 

The Reds, currently sat 10th in the Premier League after a substandard start to the campaign, have identified the German as their ideal successor - though Carlo Ancelotti and Frank de Boer are other candidates under consideration.

Klopp the Kop's first-choice replacement

A potential stumbling block in any deal with the charismatic Klopp is that the current infrastructure of the club - which consists of a transfer committee to delegate transfer business - might be something he is opposed to, though he has had similar experience of working under such systems in the past.

The current Liverpool committee carries out transfer business and consists of scouts Barry Hunter and Dave Fallows, head analyst Michael Edwards, FSG's Anfield representative Mike Gordon and chief executive Ian Ayre - but Klopp is likely to prefer having the final say on all transfers, as opposed to having to run his targets by the group.

However, the Merseyside outfit remain confident of acquiring the 48-year-old - who has suggested his desire to manage the club since leaving Dortmund at the end of last season and going on a sabbatical - after stating they do not wish to bring in a caretaker manager.

In addition to a change in structure, Klopp would want to bring long-time assistant Zeljko Buvac to the club along with him - after Buvac recently told newspapers in his homeland of Bosnia that the duo were set to sign a three-year deal on Merseyside.

They are also believed to have got in contact with Ancelotti's representatives, though the general consesus is that the ex-Real Madrid, AC Milan and Chelsea manager wishes to see out his sabbatical whilst he recovers from back surgery before waiting for a team that is more ready-made for success, as opposed to the rebuilding job the experienced 56-year-old would oversee at Anfield.

Ancelotti was initially viewed as FSG's preferred option, but they have seemed to re-think their misgivings over Klopp - whom a lot of supporters are clamouring for given his fiery passionate personality, which seems to reflect the club's loyal fanbase.

FSG are hoping to secure another manager before the end of the current international break, with Liverpool visiting Tottenham Hotspur on October 17 in a crunch clash.

Reds pull the plug on Rodgers' reign

They took the decision to relieve Rodgers of his duties with the belief that another manager can get more out of their current squad, having spent just shy of £300 million in his time at the helm, and they are actively seeking to appoint a new boss in a "decisive and timely manner." 

President Mike Gordon rang Rodgers up from across the Atlantic to officially announce the news to the manager, who nearly ended their 24-year wait for a title in 2013-14, however - not even victory over Everton on Sunday would have spared him the sack.

Despite his devastation, FSG wished the manager well and gave him their "sincere thanks" for his efforts and contributions since arriving from Swansea City in the summer of 2012. He is now expected to take some time away from the game before returning to management, be that abroad in on English shores.

In the meantime, Rodgers' new look backroom staff - all of whom were only appointed or promoted in the summer - of Sean O’Driscoll, Gary McAllister and Pep Lijnders will maintains their roles for the mean-time - with the former two likely to lead Melwood training for the players who haven't gone out on international duty.