Arne Slot rejects instant Premier League return days after Liverpool sacking

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SportFootballLiverpool FCArne Slot was sacked by Liverpool last Saturday after two seasons in charge and has already been linked with a return to the Premier LeagueArne Slot has reportedly turned down an approach from Fulham to take over as their new head coach — less than a week after being sacked by Liverpool.The Dutchman, who won the Premier League title during his debut season at Anfield, left his role as the club's head coach last Saturday following a disappointing second campaign in charge.Andoni Iraola, the highly-regarded departing Bournemouth boss, has since been announced as Slot's replacement, with the 43-year-old putting pen to paper on a two-year deal.Despite Slot's reputation taking a hit following Liverpool's disappointing title defence, he remains a sought-after figure, and it has emerged that Fulham made an immediate move for him this week.However, The Times reports that Slot has no desire to take on the Craven Cottage role and is happy to bide his time for the right opportunity to come along following his departure from Anfield.The 47-year-old has already been linked as a potential candidate to take charge of the Netherlands national team after the World Cup.Fulham confirmed earlier this week that their current manager, Marco Silva, would be departing the club upon the expiry of his contract. He is set to succeed the Real Madrid-bound Jose Mourinho as head coach of Benfica.Kieran McKenna is believed to be among Fulham's other targets to fill the void left by Silva's exit, though prising the Ipswich Town manager away will not come cheaply.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageMcKenna would require a compensation package of around £8million after steering Ipswich back into the Premier League. Thomas Frank, the former Brentford and Tottenham boss, has also been touted as a potential candidate for the Fulham vacancy.However, Frank issued a statement on Friday ruling himself out of any managerial appointment before the summer.Frank, who is currently working as a pundit for the BBC at the World Cup, said: "There have been conversations and opportunities since leaving Spurs, but I have decided not to rush into the next role.

For me, this summer is not the right time to go back into management."When the time is right, I will look forward to my return as a manager, ready to embrace the job with great energy and dedication."Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCArne Slot