Liverpool news: Arne Slot cancels press conference; Reds discover price to appoint him.
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Feyenoord boss Arne Slot has emerged as a leading managerial target for Liverpool, amidst reports of him being placed near the top of their list of candidates. The Reds are in the process of finding a successor for Jurgen Klopp, who is set to leave Anfield in a matter of weeks. Slot began his senior managerial career with AZ Alkmaar in 2019 and subsequently took over Feyenoord in 2021, leading the team to an Eredivisie title two years later and securing a KNVB Cup triumph recently.
Several clubs, including Leeds United, Tottenham, and Chelsea, have shown interest in Slot in the past. According to The Times, Liverpool has now identified the 45-year-old as a ‘leading candidate’, with his press conference being cancelled, adding fuel to the speculation. Slot is known for favoring a 4-2-3-1 formation and an aggressive, attacking style of play, which are attributes likely to appeal to the senior figures at Anfield overseeing the appointment process. Referred to as ‘The Pep Guardiola of the Eredivisie’, Slot is a friend of Klopp’s assistant, Pepijn Lijnders, which adds an interesting dimension to the situation.
As the list of Liverpool’s managerial targets narrows down, there have been recent developments such as Xabi Alonso confirming his stay at Bayer Leverkusen and speculation surrounding other potential candidates drying up. Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is not considered a high priority for the Merseyside outfit. Whoever succeeds Klopp at Anfield will have the challenging task of filling his shoes, as Klopp has had a successful tenure, winning major titles and competing at the highest level in the Premier League. The Reds are gearing up to face local rivals Everton in a crucial game, as they look to stay within touching distance of their fellow title challengers.
