Liverpool great Robbie Fowler sees Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi as a potential successor for Jurgen Klopp.
Fowler admits he's been impressed by the Italian's work at Falmer stadium.
He wrote for the Mirror: "So it will have to be a younger manager with a good track record who can step up to the next level. I think Unai Emery has that, and he's doing a decent job at Villa after winning several European trophies.
"But the blindingly obvious one is Roberto De Zerbi. Many thought it would all collapse this season at Brighton after they lost their two biggest players, and virtually his entire midfield. But if anything, he's consolidated the club.
"They are balancing the Europa League and Premier League well, and are in a good position to move forward in both. I know how highly rated he is in football, so a move for him at some point is likely though would he take it?
""Looking at him, he's so rated by Jurgen Klopp, that I wouldn't be surprised if the Liverpool manager saw him as a natural successor. And the endorsement of Klopp would be powerful."