Crystal Palace are now in talks with Feyenoord boss Arne Slot – a manager who is also wanted by Tottenham.
Both the south Londoners and the north Londoners are looking for new management after sacking Patrick Vieira and Antonio Conte respectively.
ESPN believe Slot is a serious target for Tottenham and Daniel Levy, although it seems Crystal Palace are now making moves to hire the Dutchman.
What’s the story?
Well – according to De Telegraaf – Crystal Palace are in talks with Slot’s agent, Rafaëla Pimenta.
The negotiations are yet to lead to any agreement between the 44-year-old and the Eagles.
It is also said in the Dutch news outlet’s story that Slot is convinced he could implement his attacking style at any side in the Premier League, although Feyenoord will make an attempt to keep him in the Netherlands.
De Telegraaf believe Feyenoord – who will win the Eredivisie title if PSV Eindhoven drop points against Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday – are even willing to increase his wages to fend off interest from England.
Crystal Palace may be a better choice for Slot than Tottenham
In our view, it may be worthwhile for Slot to take over at Crystal Palace before eventually eyeing up a move to one of the Premier League’s traditional Big Six if he does well.
There would be less pressure on the Dutchman to get his ideas across at Selhurst Park, and the Eagles are not in need of as much squad surgery as Tottenham.
Spurs have been left with a strange squad built to play a five-at-the-back style under Conte, so Levy would need to bring in plenty of fresh faces to help Slot implement his preferred 4-3-3 formation.
Contrastingly, Crystal Palace have been playing 4-3-3 for most of the current campaign, and have a settled side which gives Slot a foundation to build off.
Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as the Dutch tactician could be moving to the Premier League.
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