After months of speculation, it appears Liverpool is finally closing in on the man to replace Jürgen Klopp at Anfield.

A host of managers have been linked with the job since Klopp announced his plans to depart in January, most notably Xabi Alonso and Rúben Amorim.

But it is Feyenoord boss Arne Slot who is set to lead the post-Klopp era after the Reds agreed a compensation package with the Eredivisie side, reports The Athletic.



Liverpool will now hold discussions with the Slot over his contract but the appointment is now a formality.

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Slot will arrive at Liverpool with a decent reputation, having won the Eredivisie last season.

His side ended Ajax's hold after back-to-back triumphs under Erik ten Hag in 2020/21 and 2021/22.

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Ten Hag left Ajax for Manchester United at the start of last season and will test himself against former rival Slot next year, providing he retains his job at Old Trafford.

Everything."

Former Liverpool player Jason McAteer also had his say on the potential appointment, believing he would bring a sense of continuity from Klopp, rather than completely ripping things up and starting from scratch.

He wants control."

Liverpool.com says: Slot is set to be the man trusted to lead the next era at Liverpool and he will have the full support of the Anfield crowd once he starts his tenure.
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