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The ideal summer for Arne Slot is coming true as Liverpool agrees to three moves and Mohamed Salah’s contract is completed.

Arne Slot has a lengthy list of tasks that need to be completed before he arrives in Liverpool. This summer will bring contracts, transfers, and other things.

This summer will see a lot of change for Liverpool as Arne Slot is expected to take over for Jürgen Klopp. And there will be a long list of things that need to be worked out when the Feyenoord head coach arrives at the AXA Training Centre for the first time.

Although the return of players like Michael Edwards and Julian Ward, as well as a few important FSG additions behind the scenes, will mitigate some of the damage of Klopp’s departure, it will still take some getting accustomed to living without the German.

Although Liverpool has come a long way this season, more work still has to be done. Liverpool.com examines the summer that might ensue in the best of circumstances.

What must occur is broken down into three parts: contracts, transfers, and a smooth coaching changeover.

Key moves arranged and center-back signed

Adding a center-back to the Liverpool team’s roster is the one transfer that needs to be completed this summer. There can’t be too much pressure put on Jarell Quansah, especially with Ibrahima Konaté prone to injuries and Joël Matip scheduled to go as a free agent.

In addition, though, it wouldn’t hurt to have another midfield player join the team (even if Bobby Clark will be hoping for more playing time and Stefan Bajčetić is expected to return and be a legitimate option again). Similar reasoning applies to the attack, where it would be wise to have a sixth forward given that one is constantly sidelined due to injury or lack of play.

But first, an additional defender. It would be ideal if that guy had a high enough ceiling to eventually replace Virgil van Dijk, but that kind of player is hard to come by.

Three significant contract choices were made.

Salah Mohamed. Van Dijk, Virgil. Trent Arnold Alexander. Talks about contracts don’t come much larger than that. Although Salah hasn’t played at his best in 2024, he is still the Reds’ top attacker. Alexander-Arnold still has his finest years of life ahead of him, and Van Dijk is one of the best center-backs in the world.

It would be beneficial for Liverpool to conclude the contract calls as soon as possible this summer (to prevent needless speculation). Considering how crucial each of the three players is still, it seems sense to prolong them all.

Arne Slot coaching techniques introduced.

The playing team will need to adjust to certain adjustments even though Slot has been chosen to take over at Liverpool. Now that he has resigned from his position with the Netherlands, his assistant Sipke Hulshoff will be joining him at Anfield and he won’t have to wait until after the summer’s European Championship to start working with him.

That will be crucial since Slot wants to put his ideas into practice as soon as feasible. When Liverpool resumes pre-season training, many of its players will be away on international duty (or at least vacationing after the strain of playing for their countries), but those that are there from the start will have a significant edge. That will present an opportunity for many to establish an early claim in a cutthroat hierarchy.

May 15, 2024
The 23-year-old who looked up to Gerrard as a child may cost Liverpool more than £100 million, according to a report.

Over the weekend, a pretty surprising transfer speculation involving Liverpool surfaced.

The Daily Star (via Daily Express) revealed on Sunday that the Reds are considering making a “surprise move” for Anthony Gordon, who was just crowned Newcastle’s Player of the Season and is valued at St. James’ Park at over £100 million.

The 23-year-old is rumoured to have drawn attention at Anfield, where LFC executives are considering him as a possible target for this summer’s transfer window—the first one to happen under sporting director Richard Hughes’ direction.

Prior to being released and joining Everton, where he advanced through the youth systems and into the first team before a £45 million move to Newcastle in January 2023, Gordon was actually signed by Liverpool as a young player.

The winger, who named Steven Gerrard his boyhood football idol, has tallied double figures in goals and assists in the Premier League this year. He must have done a lot well to be named the team’s top player ahead of Alexander Isak, who can score twenty goals.

One of those attackers might very well be sold this summer, as the Magpies are supposedly under pressure to offload important assets in order to abide by Financial Fair Play rules.

We’d be shocked if the Reds signed Gordon this summer, though, given the number of football players who have represented both of Merseyside’s top teams over the years (as our own Peter Kenny Jones thoroughly examined in his outstanding book Crossing the Park: The Men Who Dared to Play for Both Liverpool & Everton).

Even with his excellent season, it would be hard to justify paying a nine-figure transfer fee when Hughes and Michael Edwards could undoubtedly find an attacker of comparable calibre for less money. We wouldn’t be likely to take this specific rumour very seriously.

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Three will arrive at Anfield when Liverpool’s Arne Slot revolution begins.

With their methodical acquisition of Arne Slot from Feyenoord, Liverpool has once again set the standard. The Reds wasted no time in guaranteeing that there will be some continuity following Jurgen Klopp’s final departure from Anfield.

The first team squad can rest easy knowing that a succession plan is in place, even though they will need to adjust to a new working environment and possibly a different management style.

Nothing is worse for a worker in any organisation than to believe that their employer—a venerable football team in this case—is not giving them enough guidance.

Three more will follow Arne Slot at Liverpool.

With the exception of the Super League fiasco, FSG has been steadfast in their support of its management and open about their goals ever since taking over the team.

The Reds are serious about their game, as seen by Slot’s approaching arrival. No more of those “will they, won’t they” types of situations that seem to be eating up far too much time at rival Manchester United.

The players for Liverpool will know exactly what to expect when they return for preseason when the season ends.

After a few weeks of work, it will be clear whether some of Klopp’s most devoted players can handle Slot’s style of play.

If nothing else, the manager will feel secure in the knowledge that he is surrounded by capable individuals.

This is due to the fact that sources have informed Football Insider that analyst Etienne Reijnen, head of performance Ruben Peeters, and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff of Feyenoord have all decided to follow Slot to Liverpool.

If nothing else, the manager will feel secure in the knowledge that he is surrounded by capable individuals.

This is due to the fact that sources have informed Football Insider that analyst Etienne Reijnen, head of performance Ruben Peeters, and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff of Feyenoord have all decided to follow Slot to Liverpool

May 12, 2024
The Liverpool star is “set for surprise boost” following an injury, and Gonçalo Inácio’s transfer “preference” is evident.

Current Liverpool news: Gonçalo Inácio, defender for Sporting CP, is planning a summer transfer. Unexpected international call-ups could happen to Reds players.

Liverpool will now want to finish the Jürgen Klopp era with two more victories as they have guaranteed a spot back in the Champions League for the following campaign. The Reds play Wolves on the last day of the season after visiting Aston Villa on Monday night. The summer and possible acquisitions are already taking centre stage, with a defensive target reportedly considering a transfer to the Premier League. This is your summary of the most recent Liverpool news.

Sporting CP defender Gonçalo Inácio has reportedly set his sights on a move to the Premier League this summer. The Reds, who are anticipated to sign at least one defender, have made the 22-year-old a possible target.

Inácio has also drawn interest from Manchester United and Newcastle and Caught Offside believes he is keen to improve his career with a move to England. If those parties decide to move forward, he won’t come cheaply.

Before considering any offers, Sporting is allegedly going to insist that the defender’s $65 million (£52 million/€60 million) release clause be fully paid. In recent months, Ousmane Diomande, Inácio’s teammate, has also been connected to the Reds.

Having already earned six senior caps for Portugal, Inácio hopes to compete this summer at the European Championships. Remarkable results in Germany will probably pique the interest of other clubs.

When Joël Matip’s contract expires at the end of the season, Liverpool will need to find a replacement. Joe Gomez’s long-term future at Anfield is also up in the air.

Could Doak get an unexpected call-up to Scotland?

Ben Doak, a young player for Liverpool, can possibly have a happy finish to his terrible season if he is called up to the Scotland squad for the European Championships. Doak had surgery in December for a knee issue, and he has only made one appearance this term.

The 18-year-old has resumed training, and Scotland manager Steve Clarke will give him every chance to demonstrate his fitness. Although he hasn’t made his senior debut yet, Doak has shown promise with the Under-21 team.

Furthermore, The Scotsman claims that Clarke is thinking of giving Doak a spot in his team. This summer’s tournament will have squad sizes of 26 instead of 23, as stated by UEFA, which may provide an opportunity for the Liverpool young player.

Doak’s speed off the bench might be a weapon for Clarke’s team, as Scotland enters the Euros with a plethora of injury concerns. Scotland’s group stage opponents include Switzerland, Hungary, and the host country, Germany.

May 8, 2024
Superstar of Liverpool is expected to join Real Madrid

Real Madrid can now turn their attention to the Champions League, where they will play Bayern Munich in the second leg of the semi-final. Real Madrid has already secured La Liga. With a roster full of young players who are still developing, Los Blancos are a team that is only starting a new chapter in their history, which makes their season-long success all the more amazing.

Conversely, Liverpool is nearing the end of an era. At the end of the season, Jurgen Klopp is departing. And does that also indicate that some of their greatest players are going to be leaving?

The future of the club captain, Virgil van Dijk, appears to be uncertain. Given that Klopp is going and his current contract expires in the summer of 2025, may he see this as an opportunity to try out a new endeavour as well?

Van Dijk’s potential destination seems to be Real Madrid, according to Graeme Souness. The former Liverpool player stated, as cited by AS:

“Virgil van Dijk’s contract is going to end, which worries me. He turns 33 in July, and Real Madrid would take him away if his agency called the sporting director.”

Superstar of Liverpool is expected to join Real Madrid

Real Madrid would not often sign a player who is nearing the end of his career. even Van Dijk, who is perhaps the best defender of his generation, is that excellent.

In football, of course, you never say never. However, it would come as a huge surprise if we ever saw Van Dijk playing for Real Madrid.

The backline of Real Madrid is already becoming older. David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger, Dani Carvajal, and Nacho Fernandez are all older than thirty. It doesn’t seem like the greatest course of action to add another seasoned player to the defensive. It is much more likely that they would instead bring in an 18-year-old with his entire career ahead of him, such as Leny Yoro.

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Three will arrive at Anfield when Liverpool’s Arne Slot revolution begins.

With their methodical acquisition of Arne Slot from Feyenoord, Liverpool has once again set the standard. The Reds wasted no time in guaranteeing that there will be some continuity following Jurgen Klopp’s final departure from Anfield.

The first team squad can rest easy knowing that a succession plan is in place, even though they will need to adjust to a new working environment and possibly a different management style.

Nothing is worse for a worker in any organisation than to believe that their employer—a venerable football team in this case—is not giving them enough guidance.

Three more will follow Arne Slot at Liverpool.

With the exception of the Super League fiasco, FSG has been steadfast in their support of its management and open about their goals ever since taking over the team.

The Reds are serious about their game, as seen by Slot’s approaching arrival. No more of those “will they, won’t they” types of situations that seem to be eating up far too much time at rival Manchester United.

The players for Liverpool will know exactly what to expect when they return for preseason when the season ends.

After a few weeks of work, it will be clear whether some of Klopp’s most devoted players can handle Slot’s style of play.

If nothing else, the manager will feel secure in the knowledge that he is surrounded by capable individuals.

This is due to the fact that sources have informed Football Insider that analyst Etienne Reijnen, head of performance Ruben Peeters, and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff of Feyenoord have all decided to follow Slot to Liverpool.

If nothing else, the manager will feel secure in the knowledge that he is surrounded by capable individuals.

This is due to the fact that sources have informed Football Insider that analyst Etienne Reijnen, head of performance Ruben Peeters, and assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff of Feyenoord have all decided to follow Slot to Liverpool

May 7, 2024
The incoming Liverpool manager Arne Slot receives an offer from Jurgen Klopp, but there’s a catch.

Arne Slot, the Feyenoord manager, is expected to succeed Jurgen Klopp this summer, and the Kop manager is willing to speak with the new man in the Anfield dugout if necessary.

Jurgen Klopp says that if new Liverpool manager Arne Slot wants to talk trash about the team he’s leaving, he can count on his phone being on.

However, the Kop manager is adamant that he will not be the one to demand that Slot or any other new employee contact him for a lowdown. The departing Reds boss thinks he has not finished building “Liverpool 2.0.” Upon being asked if he would talk to the new manager, Klopp replied, “It’s not my call.”

“I’m not qualified to offer guidance. I have my phone number on file, so anyone in the globe can call me when they are new.

“In this club, we can talk about anything and everything. I enjoy talking about everything.” I have no trouble chatting to anyone; I like doing so. But it’s not my concern or my responsibility to be available to ask him or her.

“That’s not a problem, I’ll share what I know.”

Liverpool knows that a miracle would be required to end the Premier League title fairytale for manager Jurgen Klopp as they prepare for their penultimate home game of the season against Tottenham tomorrow.

However, Chelsea’s victory over Spurs on Thursday night proved the Reds’ qualifying for the Champions League.

The German manager is adamant that the “pressure is off,” which means he can now enjoy his final three games in command of the Reds. The first being tomorrow’s visit from Spurs, followed by trips to Aston Villa and Wolves at home.

“That’s totally my idea. If I didn’t do it, it would be absurd,” he remarked. Although it takes some persuasion, it is nevertheless acceptable to be pleased about Champions League qualification.

“Losing the following game, particularly at home, and falling to Wolves and Aston Villa is not helpful. In that sense, it’s not enjoyable. Football is being played. We will attempt to win games because it is the only way to enjoy football. That’s the real reason we train.

“We get the boys ready, make the most of our current time, and let’s see what we can accomplish. Indeed, my intention is to relish it.

Although the Reds’ Champions League qualification may have been a triumph, they had once set their sights on a quadruple after winning the Carabao Cup in February and appearing to have a good chance of winning the FA Cup, Europa League, and the title.

But Klopp thinks his successor can carry on the building and doesn’t think it needs to stop with a youthful team and a rejuvenated midfield.

“You have to see it in the long term as well,” he continued, adding, “We tried to win the league but it didn’t work out.” It’s not over for Liverpool 2.0 and me.

It’s simply Liverpool as it is now. They can take the following steps; this is just the beginning.

The Kop manager also believes that their altercation on the sidelines after last weekend’s 2-2 draw with West Ham was “resolved,” and he is optimistic that Mo Salah will be available to assist.

“Mo is an amazing player, and I don’t think I should talk about that [his future]; other people, especially Mo, will make that decision. I don’t see any indications that it won’t be like that,” he continued.

May 5, 2024
The €60 million centre defender may soon sign with the Reds due to Arne Slot’s demands from Liverpool

According to CaughtOffside insiders who are aware of Arne Slot’s plans, the Liverpool management has already received a number of inquiries from Slot over the upcoming summer transfer window.

A new center-back, ideally left-footed, is an imperative priority due to Liverpool’s defensive negligence, which has been shown on numerous occasions during the 2023–24 season.

Is Goncalo Inacio going to sign with Liverpool?

Goncalo Inacio, who the team has tracked for a considerable amount of time and who has a €60 million release clause in his contract and is expected to depart Sporting at the end of the season, is among the names on Slot’s list.

Apart from the Portuguese athlete, another player worth mentioning is Willian Pacho of Eintracht Frankfurt. His deal with the Germans ends in 2028, so it’s unlikely that he will be acquired for a low price either.

The status of Liverpool’s prospective acquisition of Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian King, is one issue that might have an impact on the majority of these moves.

Salah and Liverpool management will meet in the upcoming weeks to talk about his circumstances.

Al Ittihad is prepared to make another attempt to wrest the Reds’ talisman from him. They will make a huge offer that might enable the team to finance the majority of their upcoming transfer transaction.

In the interim, Liverpool will continue to keep an eye on a few potential replacements even though nothing has been determined.

Players of current interest include Leroy Sane, whose contract with Bayern expires in 2025, Estevao “Messinho” Willian of Palmeiras, and Johan Bakayoko of PSV.

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Liverpool Transfer News: The Reds want a center-back valued around £50 million.

Liverpool plans to enter the market in the summer in an effort to bolster their defence.

Even though they were in the running for the Premier League title this year, Jurgen Klopp’s team has had defensive difficulties.

They need to strengthen their defence in order to compete with sides like Arsenal and Manchester City, as they have given up more goals than them this season.

This season, the Reds have only kept nine clean sheets in the league, far less than Arsenal’s sixteen.

The Merseyside club’s Europa League loss to Atalanta at Anfield served as yet another reminder that they require a new defensive face.

The Reds are after Eintracht Frankfurt centre defender Willian Pacho, as verified by journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.

Significant changes are anticipated at Liverpool.

This summer, Liverpool is set to see a lot of changes, with signings expected in a variety of areas.

Jurgen Klopp is expected to depart the team, along with a few members of his coaching staff.

Thiago Alcantara is probably going to leave due to his persistent injury issues this season, while Joel Matip’s ACL injury complicates any contract extension.

Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk, who is already 32 years old, is not getting any younger, and Ibrahima Konate’s frequent injuries are worrisome.

Di Marzio claims that the Merseyside club is very interested in Pacho, a 22-year-old who is excelling in the Bundesliga with Frankfurt.

Liverpool’s team needs a left-sided centre back.

The Ecuadorian international is the only left-footed centre back in the Reds’ defence.

Given these factors, it seems sense and is probably the case that Liverpool’s hiring team is giving defensive reinforcements a serious consideration.

Strengthening the center-back position is crucial if they want to ensure continuity and consistency in their defence for the upcoming season.

Klopp has utilised Quansah, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, and Ibrahima Konate as his four right-footed centre backs this season.

The Premier League team might be wise to sign a young, left-footed defender.

May 4, 2024
The Feyenoord player Arne Slot ought to sign with Liverpool is already identified by Dirk Kuyt.

Geertruida

This summer, Arne Slot will take Jurgen Klopp’s position as manager of Liverpool after leaving Feyenoord.

After learning that Arne Slot would take over as manager of Liverpool for the upcoming season, many fans are already wondering whether other Feyenoord players might be joining the Dutchman at Anfield.

On Friday night, it was announced that Slot’s current employers and the Reds had come to a deal so that the 45-year-old would take over as manager of the team this summer.

As is typical of rookie managers, they are eager to add players who are already familiar to them as they start to establish their identity with the team. Whether Slot follows the same route as Erik ten Hag did in acquiring Antony and Lisandro Martinez from Ajax to Manchester United is still up in the air.

Dirk Kuyt, who managed the Feyenoord under-19 team from 2018 to 2020, was one Feyenoord player who was renowned for his success at Liverpool. Kuyt trained a number of Slot’s squad members during that period.

Orkun Kokcu

Orkun Kokcu was one of the two players Kuyt specifically mentioned wanting to see at Liverpool when he spoke with the ECHO in April 2023. Benfica later signed the Turkish midfield player, while Kuyt’s second recommendation is still with Feyenoord.

The player in question is Lutsharel Geertruida, the club’s vice captain and a versatile backline player. At just 23 years old, this might prove to be a cunning move for Slot this summer.

“I support Feyenoord, and they’re doing great right now,” Kuyt declared in an ECHO interview from the previous year. “They have Arne Slot as a very excellent manager, and some of the younger lads, like Lutsharel Geertruida and Orkun Kokcu, are making a lot of progress and playing really well. It won’t be long until elite European teams start showing interest in them. I sincerely hope Liverpool is considering Feyenoord players, and I can serve as an example.

Both Kokcu and Geertruida were on my team when I was the under-19s coach. We were competing against players like Kenneth Taylor and Jurrien Timber of Ajax. You are aware of the skilled players and can predict that they will have bright careers. Everyone thought Gakpo was a gifted player and that one day he would play for a team like Liverpool after seeing him play at the young level.

Geertruida last signed an extension in 2021, therefore her contract expires in the summer of 2025. Liverpool may benefit from the fact that the defender just has one year left on his contract if they choose to pursue a trade.

April 28, 2024
The €60 million Netherlands star should be Arne Slot’s first signing at Liverpool.

It seems inevitable that Arne Slot will take over as manager of Liverpool, and one of his first actions as a new manager should be to arrange for one of his compatriots to accompany him to Merseyside.

The Premier League team and Feyenoord’s current head coach are getting close to a deal, but Liverpool and the Eredivisie powerhouses are still haggling over his release.

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Teun Koopmeiners may decide to join Liverpool in the transfer window rather than Juventus or even Arsenal as a result of Slot’s arrival at Anfield.

Numerous elite clubs throughout Europe are interested in signing Koopmeiners, and the Liverpool Echo has previously stated that he would be “willing to put up with the rain” to join a Premier League squad.

The midfielder for Atalanta is once again enjoying a fantastic season in Italy, and it appeared that he was headed for a Serie A transfer. The midfield player is rumoured to be in talks with Juventus over a potential trade, but it seems like the talks have been deadlocked for a while.

Koopmeiners wants to make about €4.5 million a year at Juventus, but the Turin team hasn’t yet shown a willingness to meet that demand.

Liverpool might be a great option in case those negotiations fail.

The appearance of Slot can be a trump card. In the event that his countryman joined the team, the Reds think the 26-year-old would choose them.

All sides could have a good marriage.

Koopmeiners perfect for the Slot period in Liverpool

Without an attacking midfielder fit to play in Slot’s attack-oriented 4-2-3-1 formation, the coach may choose to use Koopmeiners to spearhead the attack from this position. With 14 goals and 5 assists in all competitions so far this season, he is the most productive midfield player for Liverpool currently playing.

SciSports, a data analytics specialist team, does allude to the possibility of such a partnership.

SciSports shows that Liverpool only rate one star for playing time and formation when using its Career Advice feature. But Klopp is in charge of this. If Slot showed up at the club, things would surely be different.

In order to give the Netherlands star more opportunity to play, the system is probably going to be adjusted to better suit him initially.

If not, Liverpool would be a good fit for a player whose club values him at €60 million. They provide him with growth chances and, more importantly, an attacking style of play that is a requirement for Slot to join the team.

The Reds are therefore not only interested in Koopmeiners but also perfectly positioned to provide him with the opportunity to succeed.

April 27, 2024
Real Madrid star ‘contacted’ and interest ‘increases’ in $107 million striker in Liverpool transfer news

Apparently, a Real Madrid defender has been contacted about a switch to Liverpool. It’s also said that interest in Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres is growing.

Any transfer choices can only be made with complete certainty after Liverpool has decided who will succeed Jürgen Klopp this summer. Apart from that, the Reds’ team is doing so well that major overhauls are not necessary.

Nonetheless, it makes sense to rotate things around and keep the squad getting better. Being still is just not an option, and both Richard Hughes, the new sporting director of Liverpool, and Michael Edwards, the CEO of football at FSG, will be aware of this.

The signing of certain key players to longer contracts is likely more significant than moves, since Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah are all set to expire in 2025. However, adding a little more talent to the squad would also be beneficial.

This is Liverpool.com’s assessment of the transfer rumours that have surfaced regarding the Reds today, including those involving a potential departure from Real Madrid as defender. A forward for Sporting CP is rumoured to have gone goal crazy this season, but it’s unclear if Liverpool will make adding another number nine a top priority.

Ferland Mendy [Real Madrid]

According to L’Equipe, Liverpool is one of several teams contemplating a summer deal for Real Madrid full-back Ferland Mendy. When the season ends, the 28-year-old Frenchman will only have 12 months left on his contract, and several Premier League teams are reportedly looking to strike a possible deal in light of this.

Arsenal has reportedly spoken to the player about a possible transfer in addition to Liverpool, however official negotiations have not yet taken place. It’s rumoured that the Reds won’t commit until they have a new manager in place. Both Manchester clubs and Newcastle United have also expressed interest.

Although Mendy is a skilled player with a wealth of experience, Liverpool.com notes that he is a little older than the team would typically pursue. If this one could be completed, it would be unexpected.

Viktor Gyökeres [Sporting CP]

Liverpool is “increasingly” interested in Sporting CP attacker Viktor Gyökeres ahead of the summer, according to HITC. Over the weekend, Rúben Amorim’s team defeated Vitória de Guimarães, who were in fifth place, 3-0, and it was said that some Reds scouts were present to watch him.

Liverpool reportedly also examined left-footed center-back Gonçalo Inácio and holding midfielder Morten Hjulmand during their visit. Those two spots would appear to be more likely to be sought than a different forward, barring the withdrawal of one of the current alternatives. Gyökeres’ contract contains a $107 million (£86 million/€100 million) release clause.

Liverpool.com speculates that after The Athletic suggested that Amorim might not be the front-runner for the Anfield position, there will be less talk linking Liverpool to moves for Sporting stars. We shall quickly ascertain.

April 23, 2024
The Feyenoord manager is a leading contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

At the conclusion of the current campaign, Jurgen Klopp will step down as manager of Liverpool; Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim, and Roberto De Zerbi were all connected to the Premier League team; Tottenham expressed interest in Arne Slot throughout the summer after he helped Feyenoord win the Eredivisie last year.

Leading Liverpool’s hunt for a successor to Jurgen Klopp is Arne Slot.

The head coach of Feyenoord meets all of their essential hiring requirements, but Sky Sports News is aware that the Eredivisie team is adamant about holding onto Slot, so the process is far from over.

Although other elite teams are also interested in the 45-year-old, and Liverpool is currently in talks with a number of choices, he is a formidable contender.

Due to his aggressive, full-throttle style, Slot, who won the KNVB Cup last weekend and guided Feyenoord to their first championship in six years last season, appeals to Liverpool.

His club is the best in the Eredivisie for tackles won in the final third of the opposition because he has drilled them into being skilled at converting defensive actions into shooting opportunities.

Feyenoord boasts the second-best offensive numbers and the strongest defensive in the league.

Operating on a smaller budget than his main rivals, Slot has demonstrated his ability to improve both the individual and the team, and his preference for a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-3 formation matches Liverpool’s roster.

Previous suitors for Slot include Leeds, Tottenham, and Chelsea. Although he recently inked a new deal that would keep him at Feyenoord until 2026, he has shown a desire to advance in his career.

If a sale closes, compensation is expected to be in the neighbourhood of £9 million.

Although sources claim Liverpool was considering Sporting Manager Ruben Amorim, he is now not in the running.

Although Paulo Fonseca, who is presently in charge of Lille, and Julen Lopetegui, the former manager of Real Madrid, Wolves, and Spain, are thought to be the front-runners, West Ham is still interested in Amorim.

“Slot brings wild, seductive football.”

After Feyenoord finished fifth in the previous season, Slot took over from Dick Advocaat at the start of the 21–22 campaign. They became the Eredivisie champions in just two years. He developed a pressing squad that was capable of winning and played hard, offensive football.

With four games remaining, Feyenoord is currently nine points behind PSV Eindhoven in the standings this season. They qualified for the Europa League and were eliminated by Roma in February after finishing third in their Champions League group.

Marcel van der Kraan, a Dutch football journalist, stated to Sky Sports that he is Liverpool’s top contender. It was just a matter of time until a major English club called at the door. In addition to being a successful manager, he has also played extremely attacking, Pep Guardiola-esque football, which has greatly impressed.

“I don’t think Feyenoord will obstruct the path. They will seek a large compensation pay even though they are aware of how in-demand he is as a manager. His record-breaking contract has two years left on it.

“A team in Dutch football has never previously given a manager such enormous compensation. The team, the fans, and the players all adore him; they won’t want him to leave. Given that his contract, which he renewed last year, contains no condition allowing for a large price, Feyenoord has every right to seek it.

“He’s been a great coach, turning Feyenoord into champions with their chaotic, seductive game. This dude delivers something sexy to the football pitch. He has nothing left to gain in this situation. His next move is to sign with a team in a major league, and the Premier League is the biggest league in the Netherlands. If Slot doesn’t seize the opportunity to manage Liverpool the next season, I’ll be shocked.”

What has Slot said about Premier League management?

Slot was a strong candidate for the vacant Tottenham manager position in the summer of last year, and Sky Sports News correspondent Gary Cotterill travelled to Rotterdam to cover the story.

When writing about his journey to gather the facts on the Feyenoord coach, who has been vocal about his desire to manage in the Premier League, Cotterill found Slot to be “engaging, polite, very smiley, he’s got presence and charisma – and he’s funny”.

In May 2023, he declared, “My next step will not be a club in Holland.”

“I’ve failed miserably if that’s what I’m supposed to do next. The next logical step would be to travel overseas, because the Premier League is, in my opinion, the greatest league in the world.”

What became of Tottenham’s attempt to acquire Slot?

After Slot and Feyenoord won the Eredivisie last summer, Spurs were desperate to sign him.

Shortly after, Slot signed a new deal at Feyenoord that will keep him there until 2026, thereby ruling himself out of the running to take over in north London.

Slot declared, “I’m not done here yet,” following the news of his new contract.

The possible agreement between Spurs and Feyenoord never proceeded beyond formal talks, and Spurs management believed Slot took advantage of their interest in him to secure a better contract in the Netherlands.

Spurs eventually hired Ange Postecoglou, who had previously played for Celtic.

April 23, 2024