Arne Slot reportedly took part in a meeting with Liverpool\u2019s sporting director Richard Hughes today.<\/p>\n
This claim comes from a reputable source on X<\/a> (formerly Twitter) amid the Merseysiders\u2019 ongoing struggles under the Dutchman.<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON\u00a0APPLE<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0GOOGLE PLAY<\/a><\/p>\n The Reds followed up a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in Turkey with a 1-0 draw against Igor Tudor\u2019s Tottenham in the Premier League.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Did Arne Slot meet with Richard Hughes on Monday?<\/p>\n If the report in question is to be believed, we can only imagine the topic of conversation revolved around the club\u2019s current form.<\/p>\n Want more Empire of the Kop coverage? Add us as a\u00a0preferred source on Google<\/a>\u00a0to your favourites list for news you can trust<\/p>\n Certainly, it seems highly improbable that any favourable talks are taking place over the prospect of an extended contract for Slot<\/a> \u2013 especially with Liverpool at risk of failing to secure Champions League football.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The fact the club has put contract talks on hold since late October should indicate that FSG are not totally on board with the notion of the manager extending his stay at L4 beyond 2026.<\/p>\n So, it\u2019s far more likely that the former Feyenoord boss was being made aware once more of the conditions of success to remain Liverpool boss going into the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n It\u2019s understood that any failure to secure premier European football will almost certainly bring scrutiny over the 47-year-old\u2019s future to a boil this summer.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Should Slot still be allowed to lead Liverpool?<\/p>\n There\u2019s an increasingly prevailing point of view that Slot shouldn\u2019t be allowed to hold the reins<\/a> as the club fights for Champions League football in the business end of the season.<\/p>\n We are, of course, currently sitting within the top five spots in the Premier League \u2013 and fifth is still expected to provide another place in the competition.<\/p>\n But with eight league games left in the calendar, it seems Liverpool, Aston Villa and Chelsea are engaged in a bizarre competition to see who can carelessly throw away a place in the Champions League.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n * Arne Slot\u2019s managerial stats in all competitions this term (Transfermarkt<\/a>)<\/p>\n Then there\u2019s the matter of our ongoing involvement in the knockout stages and the FA Cup.<\/p>\n Does the club trust Slot to deliver Liverpool success in any such competition, whilst we\u2019re continuing to frequently throw away points after the 90-minute mark?<\/p>\n More Stories \/ Latest News<\/p>\n Liverpool talent handed first international call-up<\/p>\n March 16, 2026 16:31<\/a><\/p>\n Major Arne Slot sack update as Richard Hughes holds potential bombshell meeting \u2013 report<\/p>\n