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Arne Slot is now a serious contender to land the Liverpool job.

The Reds had been linked with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso but never really believed he would leave the new Bundesliga champions and last month he confirmed he is staying in Germany.

Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim - another strongly linked with Liverpool - has held discussions with West Ham but is reportedly not currently keen on a move to the London Stadium.

There has been no progress or approach from Liverpool for the Sporting manager.

Brighton boss De Zerbi is another on Liverpool’s list but Slot is now really in the mix.

The Dutch manager led Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title last season and won the Dutch Cup this term by beating NEC on Sunday.

Van Basten said: “I think Slot is really good.
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