Liverpool have made direct contact with Feyenoord manager Arne Slot about replacing Jurgen Klopp in the dugout at Anfield this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Reds are looking to secure a long-term replacement for Klopp, who will step down from his current role as head coach at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Liverpool have been linked with several names as speculation ramps up, but Slot has been identified as a potential leading candidate for the vacancy. Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes are eager to appoint the right successor to Klopp, who has established himself as a legend for the Merseyside giants. According to reports, talks between Liverpool and Slot have already taken place at Anfield and could intensify this week.
Last season, the 45-year-old led Feyenoord to an unexpected Eredivisie title before securing the KNVB Cup this term. Slot has moved ahead of the likes of Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim and Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso, who are both unlikely to take the Liverpool job this summer. The Dutchman has previously been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur, but talks over his appointment collapsed last year.
Romano has revealed that Slot is considered an excellent manager, with the potential to ‘make special things’ at the highest level in the Premier League. Speaking via his CaughtOffside column, the Italian journalist said: ‘Some outlets have claimed that Slot has also been on the radar of Barcelona and Bayern Munich as they could also be appointing new managers this summer, but I’m only aware of contacts with Liverpool so far. Let’s see if other clubs enter the race, but Liverpool are there for sure.’
