Arne Slot to Newcastle odds slashed after exit confirmed
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 31 May 2026 20:00, UK Arne Slot has seen his chances of becoming the next Newcastle United manager slashed by one of the top UK bookmakers after leaving Liverpool.Slot was sacked by Liverpool just a week after the Premier League season finished, with the Reds ending the campaign in fifth place.The Dutchman was under pressure for the majority of the season after a huge spend of around £450million last summer, and a run of poor results and performances meant the fans and some of the players turned on him.Having won the Premier League title during his first season on Merseyside, Slot may be given another opportunity in England to prove himself.Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will lead the club into next season, but his position has been under scrutiny following an underwhelming campaign for the Magpies. 👔 Newcastle Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the St James’ Park dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key PIF boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Arne Slot second favourite to become next Newcastle managerHowe knows that he needs to get off to a positive start next season in order to stay at Newcastle, or an early managerial change could be in the offing.Newcastle’s Saudi ownership have ambitious plans for the club, and they want to be competing with Europe’s elite at the top of the Premier League table and in the Champions League.Games Managed113Games Won66Games Drawn18Games Lost29Arne Slot’s managerial record at Liverpool in all competitions.Now currently out of a job, Slot would be available straight away if Newcastle decided a change of manager was needed.Slot is currently priced at 8/1 to be appointed Newcastle’s next permanent manager with one of the UK’s leading bookmakers.Former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is the current favourite at 4/1, whilst Roberto Mancini and Andoni Iraola are also priced at 8/1.Finance expert warns Newcastle after star makes exitNewcastle are set to back Howe in the summer transfer window, as the club does not want to miss out on Champions League football again next season.The Magpies have also just confirmed the departure of forward Anthony Gordon to Barcelona, and they will need to replace the 25-year-old in the transfer market.Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson told Football Insider that Newcastle must use the funds gained from the sale of Gordon wisely.The club failed to replace the goals of Alexander Isak last summer, and Gordon’s departure means they are under more pressure to add attacking reinforcements to the side.
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