London: Liverpool are in talks with Feyenoord in their bid to appoint Arne Slot as their new manager, the PA news agency understands.
Slot, 45, has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed Jürgen Klopp at the end of the season and the Dutchman is ready to fulfil his dream move to a top Premier League club. But Feyenoord do not want to lose their manager and will demand significant compensation for the man who guided the Rotterdam club to their first title in six years last season. Feyenoord currently sit second in the Eredivisie table and won the Dutch Cup at the weekend, while Slot extended his contract with the club last summer until 2026. Liverpool can expect Feyenoord to take a tough stance in the negotiations as Slot wants to take some of his backroom staff with him to Anfield. It is understood Liverpool consider Slot to fit all the criteria set out in their recruitment process, although they are still looking at other contenders. It has been reported that Liverpool will have to pay “considerably more than 10 million euros” ($10.7 million) if they are to land their man. (PA Media/dpa)
