Former England and Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has admitted to being a life-long Liverpool fan and that he wants to manage the Barclays Premier League club.
The Swede, currently in charge of the Ivory Coast at the World Cup, has confessed he was shocked Rafael Benitez had left the club.
The Spaniard left Anfield after reportedly agreeing a compensation package worth up to £6million.
And Eriksson hopes to be in contention to take over at Liverpool once his short stint in charge of the Ivory Coast comes to an end in South Africa.
Eriksson told The Sun: "I have been a Liverpool fan all of my life. I never mentioned it when I was in charge of England because I didn't think it was fair.
"I was shocked when I discovered Rafa Benitez had left. Would I want to be the manager of Liverpool? It is every manager's dream to manage Liverpool."
Eriksson has told how he used to watch Liverpool games on TV at home in Sweden and how he also visited Anfield when he was learning his way as a coach.
"My father was also a Liverpool supporter and every Saturday we would watch an English match on television. It was the highlight of the week.
"Liverpool matches were televised quite regularly and we would cheer them on. They have always been my team and nothing has changed.
"When I was starting out in coaching I was invited to Liverpool to see how they did things. Joe Fagan was the manager at the time.
"I remember him showing me around Anfield and taking me into their legendary boot room.
"It was such a privilege and an honour for me to be invited in there. I will never forget that moment.
"Liverpool will always hold a special place in my heart.
Meanwhile, the agent of Turkey manager Guus Hiddink has dismissed reports linking the Dutchman with the Anfield job.
Cees van Nieuwenhuizen told BBC Sport that former Chelsea boss Hiddink would not be turning his back on Turkey having only recently taken up the post.
"Guus has shown over the years that he is loyal to agreements that he signed," Van Nieuwenhuizen said. "There is no reason today why he would change such behaviour.
"Guus just started two weeks ago in Turkey and as much as he likes the Premier League and as much as he respects Liverpool as a legendary club with a great future ahead, a switch would be hardly doable.
"I know, never say never and especially in football this is true, but for me this is an impossible thought."
BBC Sport also spoke to representatives of both Croatia manager Slaven Bilic and former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard.
Bilic's agent and brother Domagoj admitted the Liverpool job was appealing, saying: "An offer has not come - not yet anyway - so we will not discuss it. But if any offer does come we will of course discuss it."
Rijkaard's agent Perry Overmeers was less enthusiastic, however, saying that his client would honour his current deal with Turkish side Galatasaray.
"Rumours linking Frank to Liverpool are just that, rumours," Overmeers said.
"Frank is the type of person who likes to fulfil his obligations and he has one year left on his contract with Galatasaray."