Liverpool have reportedly ‘opened negotiations’ with Feyenoord over a potential move for Arne Slot.
This update comes from the ever-reliable Paul Joyce of the Times, with the Reds understood to still be monitoring alternative candidates.
Liverpool have now opened negotiations with Feyenoord over Arne Slot. https://t.co/th6B0znQLC https://t.co/mYeipolvwY
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) April 24, 2024
The news has been corroborated by additional sources, with The Athletic’s David Ornstein noting that the Reds have made the 45-year-old their ‘preferred choice’.
🚨 Liverpool negotiating with Feyenoord today having made Arne Slot preferred choice. #LFC keen to show Feyenoord total respect + also in contact with Slot – 45yo enthusiastic about potential move. Still other candidates but Slot main target @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/0dbGKI7hgm
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) April 24, 2024
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What went wrong with Ruben Amorim?
It’s hard to say at this precise juncture. Prior reports had suggested that there was a difference between the Portuguese head coach and Liverpool over the financials.
Given the task at hand in replacing Jurgen Klopp, of course, you’d hope that our decision-makers would be prepared to go big to get the best possible replacement in!
Not to suggest that Slot, by comparison, is a poor choice. The Dutchman plays an attractive brand of attacking football and similarly prioritises the development of youth on a small budget.
All things that should appeal massively to our current ownership, Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes.