Jurgen Klopp believes Arne Slot is a smart choice as his successor as he told the incoming Liverpool manager: “You’re getting the best job in the world.”

Liverpool are working to finalise a compensation package with Feyenoord for the Dutch coach, who has two years remaining on his contract.

A compromise is expected to be reached with Slot having made it clear that his heart is set on taking over at Anfield.

“I didn’t read anything but I was told that Arne said something,” Klopp said on the potential of Slot becoming his successor.

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“I am not involved in the process.

Some people I know, know him, I don’t know him yet.  Good coach, good guy.

“If he’s the solution for the club then I am more than happy.

It’s not up to me to judge but it all sounds really good to me.”

Asked what Slot would be inheriting at Anfield, Klopp added: “Best job in the world, best club in the world.

“Also it looks like I help with not leaving on a high so space for improvement, let me say it like that.

A really interesting job.”

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Wednesday’s defeat to Everton effectively ended Liverpool’s hopes of winning the Premier League title, but Klopp is keen to ensure his final season doesn’t just fizzle out.

Cody Gakpo will return to the squad for Saturday’s trip to West Ham United after missing the Merseyside derby to attend the birth of his son.

“Little Samuel is born.

Mum well, boy well, father well and back in training yesterday,” Klopp said.

“I can’t remember ever being as disappointed and frustrated as I was after the Everton game.

I didn’t see any version of that in the Everton game.”

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