First it was Xabi Alonso, then it was Ruben Amorim, and now it’s Arne Slot! The Feyenoord coach is the new favorite to succeed Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool in June, according to numerous English media reports. The Dutch coach came into the spotlight after Liverpool’s executives cooled off on Ruben Amorim. In fact, according to reliable Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepulveda, Amorim’s representatives, at yesterday’s meeting with the management of the English club in London – also had a meeting with West Ham – asked for a three-year contract worth £10,000,000 per season plus a signing bonus. The outcome of the discussion was not positive, and the management of the club from Anfield quickly turned to other options on the list, with Slot apparently being next in line. It seems the Reds didn’t waste time, reportedly having had their first discussion with him.Across Europe’s top seven leagues since Arne Slot took charge of Feyenoord in July 2021:Most possession won final ⅓◉ 722 – Feyenoord◎ 706 – LiverpoolMost points from losing positions◉ 62 – Feyenoord◎ 62 – LiverpoolMichael Edwards’ laptop goes brrr. 👨💻 pic.twitter.com/gsyOchM25h— Squawka (@Squawka) April 23, 2024 Slot was in talks with Tottenham last year but turned down the opportunity to try his luck in the Premier League and signed a new contract with Feyenoord until June 2026. However, it seems to be a matter of time before he makes a career leap, given that he has already missed out on several such opportunities. The 45-year-old coach attracted the attention of major European clubs after last season when he led Feyenoord to only their second Eredivisie title of the century and guided them to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. The season before, he took them to the final of the Conference League, and just two days ago, he brought them their first Dutch Cup trophy in six years…Liverpool’s never-ending struggle: Jota has to take a break againAccording to British media reports, Feyenoord will try to keep him, as they did a year ago, but it will be difficult this time, especially since, according to Telegraaf, Slot is also of interest to Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Therefore, Liverpool would have to act quickly. The stumbling block could be a hefty compensation. The Rotterdam giants are open to letting Slot leaves, but not under 10 million euros. Sources say the Dutch club are growing increasingly frustrated at Slot’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, constantly offering him to other clubs.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 29TuesdayArsenal – Chelsea 5-0 (1-0)/Trossard 4, White 52, 70, Havertz 57, 65/Wednesday21:45: (2.85) Wolverhampton (3.50) Bournemouth (2.55)22:00: (1.35) Man.Utd. (5.60) Sheffield Utd (9.50)22:00: (8.00) Everton (4.80) Liverpool (1.45)22:00: (2.80) Crystal Palace (3.45) Newcastle (2.45)Thursday22:00: (7.00) Brighton (4.50) Man.City (1.45)***odds are subject to change***
