Liverpool have reportedly made contact with a potential managerial candidate as uncertainty grows around Arne Slot\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
Slot is under increasing pressure after suffering his sixth Premier League defeat of the campaign, a 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at Anfield. With just 18 points from 12 matches, the champions sit in the bottom half of the table and look highly unlikely to defend their title.<\/p>\n
Fabrizio Romano recently provided an update on Slot\u2019s situation, noting that while no decision has been made yet, removing the Dutchman would cost Liverpool a significant sum due to his contract running until 2027.<\/p>\n
A number of alternative options have already been linked, and a new name has now surfaced.<\/p>\n
According to Bayern Space \u2014 the outlet that first broke Florian Wirtz\u2019s move to Liverpool \u2014 sporting director Richard Hughes has approached the agent of Julian Nagelsmann to gauge his future plans. Nagelsmann\u2019s representative, Volker Struth, remains closely connected to Bayern Munich due to the coach\u2019s ongoing ties with the club.<\/p>\n
The report claims Bayern have been informed that Liverpool made initial, informal contact in recent days. These early discussions were described as \u201cloose\u201d and \u201cprecautionary,\u201d aimed solely at understanding Nagelsmann\u2019s long-term intentions should Liverpool part ways with Slot.<\/p>\n
Hughes has been told, however, that Nagelsmann will not leave the Germany job before next summer\u2019s Euros under any circumstances. Depending on the national team\u2019s performance, an early exit from his contract could become possible \u2014 especially for a club of Liverpool\u2019s stature.<\/p>\n
There are even suggestions that J\u00fcrgen Klopp is encouraging Liverpool to pursue Nagelsmann and that the former Reds boss would be considered as a replacement for his compatriot in the Germany role.<\/p>\n
Nagelsmann\u2019s arrival could benefit Florian Wirtz<\/p>\n
Should Nagelsmann take over at Anfield, he may help revive the form of Florian Wirtz, who has struggled to settle since his \u00a3116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen. The 22-year-old has so far failed to reproduce last season\u2019s brilliance.<\/p>\n
Nagelsmann, who coaches Wirtz for Germany, has defended him amid recent criticism, insisting his Liverpool teammates must do more.<\/p>\n
\u201cLiverpool could also help him by putting away some of the chances he creates,\u201d he said. \u201cThey just don\u2019t seem to want to shoot.\u201d<\/p>\n
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