Arne Slot pushing for a move to Tottenham could happen this summer if they make an approach, with him having already shown he is ‘open’ to a move to the Premier League.
That’s according to Voetbal International journalist Martijn Krabbendam, who believes the Dutchman’s willingness to listen to Leeds United’s proposal earlier this year is a positive sign for Tottenham.
Slot has been impressing in the Netherlands this season, leading Feyenoord to the top of the table with an attractive brand of football.
That’s seen him linked with a move to the Premier League, with Leeds making an approach earlier this year as they looked for the man to replace Jesse Marsch.
He turned down that approach but now finds himself linked with Tottenham, who are in the process of searching for Antonio Conte’s long-term replacement at the club.
Several reports have made it clear that Slot is high on their list, with it even claimed last week that Tottenham had invited the Dutchman for an interview over the position.
That means his future at Feyenoord remains in doubt, and Krabbendam believes his willingness to at least speak to Leeds earlier this year is a positive sign for Spurs.
“In my gut I say Slot will stay,” he said.
“He gets everything he wants. Van de Belt, Zerrouki, his assistant who has extended his contract. And he himself is also still fixed until 2025. There is no reason to assume he would want to leave.
“But when Leeds came in winter, he was open to that. If another club like that comes from England with a lot of potential, I don’t rule out him still wanting to try.
“That is why it is so tricky; I can say now that he is staying and then three weeks later, he still leaves.”
“I’m afraid you can ask this question every week this summer,” added fellow journalist Simon Zwartkruis.
“The answer will not come. Knowing his ambitions, it will depend on the level of the club that might come. I think he can aim higher than Leeds and it’s worth waiting for that.”
