Fulham are looking to bring in a quality manager this summer, and they recently identified Arne Slot as a target.
According to a report by the Daily Mirror, Fulham want the former Liverpool manager as a replacement for Marco Silva. However, the Dutch tactician has decided to turn down the West London club’s approach. He is ready to wait for the ideal job instead of immediately returning to work.
The 47-year-old was shown the door after a disappointing season with Liverpool, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up after not responding favourably to Fulham’s interest. Slot has helped Liverpool win the Premier League title during his time at the club, but he failed to get the best out of his players last season.
The Reds finished fifth in the League table, and they were quite underwhelming in the competitions as well. The Dutchman was backed heavily last summer, and Liverpool considerably remodelled the offensive unit. Naturally, they were expected to fight for the league title and push for major trophies. However, they were heavily criticised for their lacklustre performances and for the manager’s lack of identity and philosophy.
Where will Arne Slot end up?
Slot has also linked with clubs like AC Milan in recent weeks. Despite being sacked by Liverpool, there is no doubt he is a good manager and could do an impressive job with the right team. Securing his signature could have been a coup for Fulham.
Marco Silva has done an excellent job at Fulham, but he has decided to move on and join SL Benfica. The Portuguese international deserves to compete at the highest level and fight for trophies. The Primeira Liga club will be able to provide him with that opportunity.
Any manager coming in this summer will be expected to help Fulham compete at a reasonably high-level and secure a place in the top half. Slot certainly has the quality to manage them, but it seems that he is not keen on the job. It will be interesting to see if the Cottagers are willing to try their luck once again with an attractive offer.