Feyenoord coach, Arne Slot, has agreed terms with Liverpool with contracts set to be prepared over the weekend.
According to Fabrizio Romano, talking to CaughtOffside for his exclusive Daily Briefing, everything has been agreed and it’s just a matter of time.
“The only confirmed manager deal at this moment is Arne Slot joining Liverpool. The package will be around €13/15m with backroom staff included, it’s all agreed,” he said.
“Feyenoord and Liverpool will prepare all the contracts this weekend. Liverpool are convinced he can bring quality football, he can improve young talents and continue Klopp’s legacy at the club.”
Now that the Reds are sorted, well ahead of the summer transfer window, there’s a question mark on what’s going to happen with the plethora of other managers that have been mentioned in dispatches as potentially moving on this summer.
Slot deal done but other managers sitting tight
It’s unusual for so many managers to be likely to be out of work at the same time or to be keen to move on.
As with Liverpool, the earlier that clubs can agree deals for a new manager and his backroom staff, the better chance they’ll have in terms of being organised for the opening of the transfer market.
“Although this summer could see a domino effect in terms of managers, it’s not that easy or automatic, especially in terms of timing. As of today, none of Thomas Tuchel, Rúben Amorim, Roberto De Zerbi, Hansi Flick, Erik ten Hag, Mauricio Pochettino and others are close to any move,” Romano continued.
“Talks have taken place as usual but nothing is close or advanced. Amorim for example spoke to West Ham but won’t sign for them; for the others, it’s still quiet.
“Chelsea’s position remains the same as we said here many times; discussions to decide Pochettino’s future will take place at the end of the season, not now. In that case, the owners will be involved and we will see what they decide. Of course, European football could be an important factor for Pochettino.
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