Liverpool 'secretly line up Arne Slot replacement' as FSG make sack U-turn

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The Liverpool boss has come under increasing pressure ahead of the final day of the Premier League season. The Dutchman guided Liverpool to the Premier League title last season, but heading into the final weekend of the campaign, the Reds still haven’t secured a Champions League berth.It was reported earlier in the season that Slot’s job would be safe if Liverpool secured Champions League football, but while very unlikely, there is a chance the 2024/25 champions could miss out on the final day.

But that doesn’t mean the pressure isn’t building internally, not least because Liverpool could still drop out of the Champions League spots.Andoni Iraola is said to have been sounded out as an Arne Slot replacement (Image: Getty)When quizzed on his future last week, Slot said: "I don't think I am deciding that myself alone. I have every reason to believe that I am the Liverpool manager next season.

First of all, I am contracted to this club, and second of all from all the talks we are having."Before adding: "Plans have been made and talks have been ongoing between the club and new players, and I am involved in that, if that is what you want to know…"It is not only at Liverpool. They have every right to have their opinion.