Slot Targets Konate for Milan Move as Liverpool Overhaul Gathers Pace

The dust has barely settled on Arne Slot's Liverpool exit, and already the Dutchman appears to have his sights set on a fresh challenge in Italy. Reports suggest Slot is the leading candidate to become AC Milan's next manager, with the Serie A outfit keen to chart a new course following a frustrating campaign.

Should the move materialise, Slot has already made his shopping list known—and it starts at Anfield. The former Liverpool boss has reportedly requested that Milan move for Ibrahima Konate, the centre-back who will depart the Reds this summer after failing to reach agreement on fresh terms.

Konate's departure from Liverpool is now confirmed, with the Frenchman set to leave on a free transfer. While Milan harbour ambitions of landing him, the defender is understood to have more financially attractive offers elsewhere on the table.

Slot's tumultuous final season on Merseyside saw Liverpool's standards slip dramatically following their 20th Premier League crown. The Dutchman's tactical approach drew mounting criticism as the campaign wore on, and his position ultimately became unsustainable. Despite the disappointing exit, he departs with considerable credit in the bank for delivering the title.

Milan's managerial search follows Massimiliano Allegri's departure, with Ramon Planes reportedly the frontrunner to take the sporting director role. Talks are understood to be progressing between the Italian giants and Slot's representatives.

The managerial upheaval at Liverpool has also set tongues wagging further afield. Juventus are reportedly revived in their pursuit of goalkeeper Alisson Becker, having shelved their interest when Liverpool refused to sanction a move. With Andoni Iraola strongly tipped to succeed Slot, the Bianconeri—and manager Luciano Spalletti—sense an opportunity to revive negotiations that had stalled in recent weeks.