However, it appears that Amorim has now become the preferred choice for the San Siro club, following a meeting with AC Milan's leadership this week.
Amorim, 41, has been out of work since being let go by Manchester United in January and is seen as a strong contender for the AC Milan job.
It's worth noting that AC Milan had initially planned to appoint Andoni Iraola as their new manager, but he instead took over at Liverpool after the sudden departure of Arne Slot.
