Arne Slot's immediate future at Liverpool clearer as major clue emerges
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Arne Slot's position at Liverpool has come under scrutiny in recent weeks, with the club falling short in the Premier League title race and now left battling to secure Champions League qualificationLiverpool are reportedly working closely with Arne Slot to identify summer transfer targets, despite growing uncertainty surrounding the Dutch head coach’s long‑term future at the club. Slot enjoyed a dream debut season at Anfield, guiding the Reds to the Premier League title at the first attempt.This campaign, however, has been far more challenging, with Liverpool now fighting just to secure Champions League qualification after falling out of the title race.
Even so, the Daily Mail report that Slot's job is not currently under threat, with the club said to be 'shortening long lists of summer transfer targets' and 'sounding out' representatives, work that is being carried out in 'consultation' with Slot.That said, circumstances can shift quickly, and it is noted that his position would come under serious threat if Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League. At some clubs they also look at the progress the players make, the progress the team makes, the circumstances are sometimes taken into account."That is not at all clubs, but I think I am working at a club that does look at those things, as it has shown in the past when the club did not qualify for the Champions League."Former Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso is a name that has frequently surfaced amid the growing pressure on Slot.
The Mail suggest there is a growing belief within the industry that Alonso is 'attainable' this summer, but clubs risk missing out if they don't move quickly.Even so, Slot is being backed 'for now at least', though the club's hierarchy will be fully aware that Alonso is likely to be snapped up in the coming months.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.