**A club owner who used to work with an in-demand manager has been tipped to become the next boss of Liverpool after Arne Slot “within two years”, in a big new claim.**
Slot will be breathing a huge sigh of relief after the Reds’ back-to-back wins over Aston Villa and Real Madrid, easing the pressure on him significantly.
The Dutchman was feeling the heat after a dreadful run of form, with some criticising his selection in the EFL Cup against Crystal Palace, but that has been forgotten about now.
Slot has excelled in charge of Liverpool, despite the recent blip, winning the Premier League title last season, and it would be a shock if there was a change in the dugout any time soon.
Despite this, Celtic front-runner Nicky Hayen has been backed to be the Reds’ next manager “within two years” by Haverfordwest owner Rob Edwards, in an interview with _Sport_ \[via [_Sport Witness_](https://sportwitness.co.uk/celtic-manager-target-will-replace-arne-slot-at-liverpool-big-backing-from-old-boss/)\].
“He presented his project to us, and we simply wanted to hear every word he said,” he said.
“The guy was a workaholic. You could see it in the impact he had on the players. He dedicated his time to getting to know them. He was very methodical. He asked about their well-being; he was also concerned about the mental aspect of the game.
“He was very calm. He wasn’t one of those who shouted in the locker room; he spoke and was heard. Despite not being the loudest or most aggressive, he had a special aura. He’s a family man, doesn’t drink, and doesn’t use social media. He simply focuses on his work.”
“I think Nicky Hayen will replace Arne Slot as Liverpool manager within two years.”
**Arne Slot still the man for the job at Liverpool**
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The criticism of Slot from some was ridiculous a few weeks ago, with the 47-year-old clearly going through a rough patch, but having so much credit in the bank.
He has silenced the doubters against Villa and Real Madrid, securing clean sheets in both games, and while there is still plenty to work on, it feels like Liverpool have turned a corner.
Next up is Sunday’s trip to Manchester City, which is another huge challenge, and victory at the Etihad really would feel significant.
To predict current Club Brugge boss Hayen to be in charge of Liverpool in a couple of years feels like a bold prediction, and if he does become Celtic’s next manager, it will be interesting to see how he fares.