Arne Slot is aiming to return to club management in Europe's major leagues, sources have told ESPN, despite emerging as the leading contender to replace Newcastle United-bound Matthias Jaissle at Saudi Pro League team Al Ahli. Arne Slot, 47, has been out of work since being fired by Liverpool in May after two seasons in charge at Anfield.

The former Feyenoord coach won the Premier League title at Liverpool in his first season following the exit of Jurgen Klopp, but left the club at the end of last season with a year to run on his contract before being replaced by Andoni Iraola. Sources say Slot has been contacted by clubs in England, Germany and Italy this summer and has been named in the Netherlands as a potential candidate to replace Ronald Koeman as men's national team coach.

ESPN reported Thursday that Eddie Howe is set to leave his role as Newcastle head coach after five years. With Jaissle reportedly set to replace Howe, Al Ahli are keen to hire Arne Slot at the Jeddah-based club. But after winning titles in the Netherlands and England, Slot is prioritising a return to the European club game.