Ladbrokes have made Roberto Martinez 8/11 clear fav for the Liverpool job after news of talks being held in America.
Former Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas is next in the betting at 4/1 while Brendan Rodgers, who expressed no interest, is 7/1. Rafa Benitez is a 12/1 shot to return to the Anfield hotseat.
Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: “It looks like Dave Whelan’s run out of time now that the big boys have come knocking. Turning Liverpool’s fortunes around will be a hard task for Martinez but the odds suggest the job’s his if he wants it.”
Ladbrokes latest bettingRoberto Martínez 8/11
Andre Villas-Boas 4/1
Brendan Rodgers 7/1
Louis Van Gaal 7/1
Frank Rijkaard 11/1
Rafa Benitez 12/1
Carlo Ancelotti 16/1
Fabio Capello 16/1
Harry Redknapp 16/1
Didier Deschamps 16/1
20/1 bar
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