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Arne Slot could take shock new job after Eddie Howe's sudden Newcastle departure

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Former Liverpool boss Arne Slot could land a route back into management this summer, as an exit for Eddie Howe at Newcastle has had a knock-on effect for a potential vacancy elsewhere.Arne Slot has been linked with another new job after leaving Liverpool(Image: Getty)Ex-Liverpool manager Arne Slot could well be a profiteer from Eddie Howe's exit at Newcastle by replacing his replacement.The 47-year-old was in charge at Anfield for two seasons, taking over as the successor to Jurgen Klopp and finding instant success upon walking through the doors. In his first campaign, the Dutchman won the Premier League for just the second time in Liverpool's history, winning over the fans as he sealed his name in the history books with the triumph.There was always a sense that he would have to break away from the tag of having Klopp's team at his disposal, and despite a record transfer spend last summer, a turbulent season on and off the pitch put Slot in the firing line.After a season review, Liverpool ultimately decided to part ways with the head coach, looking for a new direction and new leadership rather than gambling on a third season to see what he could do.In the end, Slot took charge of 113 matches as manager, winning 66, drawing 18, and losing the remaining 29, as the Reds looked to swap out his patient possession-based style for a more intense approach.Now that he is a free agent once again, the Dutch coach is on the search of a new role, and there may be a new vacancy in his sights.TalkSPORT reports that Slot is a candidate to become the new manager of Saudi Pro League team Al Ahli, with its current head coach Matthias Jaissle to leave in the coming days.Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool following the climax of last season(Image: AFP or licensors)Jaissle, 38, is closing in on the Newcastle United job, with Eddie Howe's shock departure midway through pre-season set to usher in a new era for the Magpies.That move could lead to the surprise move for Slot, though it will be a tough act to follow up if he does decide that Al Ahli is his next destination.In his three years in charge, Jaissle managed to win back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite titles, as well as the Saudi Super Cup, with his development at the club being lauded.It remains to be seen whether it's a role that Slot will be willing to take on, however, as he continues to assess his options in the managerial market.Links have also emerged over the former Liverpool boss taking the Netherlands national team job, following Ronald Koeman's departure, while plenty of other clubs remain on the hunt for a new boss.With some time on his hands, there is no rush for Slot to return to management, but the options appear to be there for him if it's something he wants to do.