Arne Slot would jump at the chance to move from Feyenoord to Liverpool this summer, should the opportunity be presented to him.
That’s according to journalist Martijn Krabbendam, who says Liverpool are the type of club that could convince the Dutchman to move to England.
The Reds are still on the hunt for Jurgen Klopp’s successor, with first option Xabi Alonso deciding to stay at Bayer Leverkusen and Sporting Club de Portugal’s Ruben Amorim seemingly off the table now as well.
That’s left the market completely open as to where they go next, with various names seemingly being considered by the likes of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes.
Slot is one of those who has been dragged into the mix this week, with bookmakers suddenly driving him to the top of their odds list.
He’s been impressing in the Netherlands with Feyenoord for several years, leading them to the Dutch title last season and the Dutch cup over the weekend.
That’s seen his stock rise and he was linked with the Chelsea and Tottenham jobs last summer, before eventually deciding against the idea and renewing with Feyenoord instead.
Liverpool, though, would be an opportunity he wouldn’t be able to turn down, something he could do to other Premier League sides.
“They are coming, if bookmakers have already put you forward as the top candidate at Liverpool, then you can assume that it will take serious forms,” he said.
”The bookmakers are always well aware of such matters. You also notice it in Slot. His problem is that those clauses are removed from the contract. He extended last year and received additional money; in return those clauses have been removed.
”He was able to leave for a modest amount, and then he also spoke with Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and clubs such as Crystal Palace, but he immediately cancelled. Also, a club from Spain, which he said no to.
“In the Champions League he left a good impression with his football. I wouldn’t rule it out. A club like Liverpool is also the only club he is leaving for. He doesn’t get out of bed for Brentford.
”Feyenoord can ask whatever it wants, but it is a difficult market for trainers. €20m was once paid for Nagelsmann, but you don’t often hear that they pay large transfer fees for trainers.”
The idea that bookmakers have the inside line on this is dated and far from the truth. Media in the Netherlands made far too much of a big deal on Monday when Slot shot to the top of the favourites list.
He’s now down to third, and none of that means anything other than people placing bets.
