Report Slot now top Milan target after being fired by Liverpool

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Susy Campanale | Last updated May 30, 2026 9:12 AM ET

A surprising report claims that Arne Slot is the new favourite to take over at Milan, just hours after he was sacked by Liverpool and probably replaced by Andoni Iraola.

The managerial merry-go-round is spinning off its axis this summer, with numerous clubs changing coaches.

Milan had targeted Iraola after sacking Max Allegri, and thought that the Spaniard was ideal following his impressive Bournemouth spell.

However, it quickly became evident that he was waiting for another offer, and it turns out that was from Liverpool.

Iraola to Liverpool, Slot for Milan?

MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 09: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Liverpool FC at Stadio San Siro on December 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Only this afternoon was it made official that Liverpool had fired Slot, and very quickly Belgian transfer pundit Sacha Tavolieri claimed that the Dutchman was in negotiations with Milan.

The 47-year-old won the Premier League last season, before that taking the Dutch League title with Feyenoord.

He had been on the bench at Anfield for only two seasons and was sacked after finishing fifth in the Premier League this term.

LEIPZIG, GERMANY – MAY 27: Oliver Glasner, Manager of Crystal Palace, looks on prior to the UEFA Conference League Final 2026 match between Crystal Palace FC and Rayo Vallecano de Madrid at Football Arena Leipzig on May 27, 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Until now, Slot had not been linked with the Milan job, as their main target now seems to be former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.

A meeting with him has been scheduled for next week.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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