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Slot rejects immediate Premier League return nearly a week after Liverpool exit

Arne Slot has rejected an approach from Fulham to become their next manager, talkSPORT understands.

The Dutchman was sacked by Liverpool last week, and Andoni Iraola was announced as his replacement on Thursday.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot.

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Slot has turned down the Fulham jobCredit: Getty

Fulham are looking to make a new appointment amid the departure of Marco Silva, who is heading to Benfica.

Slot became of interest to the Cottagers, but he has turned down the opportunity to move to west London.

talkSPORT reported earlier in the week that Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is interested in the Fulham job.

McKenna has an £8million release clause in his contract at Ipswich due to their promotion to the Premier League.

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Former Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank has also been an option.

However, he has ruled out returning to the top flight by insisting he will not take a new job this summer.

Where could Slot go next?

Slot was dismissed as Liverpool head coach just a year after guiding them to the Premier League title.

Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan told talkSPORT that the former Feyenoord boss was surprised with the decision.

However, he is said to not have any ill-feeling towards Liverpool.

Slot has been linked with AC Milan since leaving Liverpool, but he may well be set to take to international management.

Fulham boss Marco Silva.

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Fulham are looking to replace the outgoing SilvaCredit: Getty

Van der Kraan said: "If Ronald Koeman steps down after the World Cup… there is a vacancy at the Dutch national team.

"I think Arne Slot is very, very much up for that; he'sprobably the ideal candidate.

"He can play his Dutch style of football – the passing, attacking style, whatever you call it. I think the Dutch would be happy to have him."

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