Jurgen Klopp says Arne Slot set for 'best job in world' if he joins Liverpool ahead of West Ham

Jurgen Klopp believes Arne Slot will inherit the 'best job in the world' if he is to succeed him as Liverpool manager.

Liverpool are in talks with Feyenoord to secure the services of the Dutchman who has said he would like to take over from Klopp from this summer. Klopp, who arrived at Anfield in 2015, is standing down at the end of the season.

The German would have liked to sign off with a second Premier League title but that is now looking unlikely after defeat at Everton in midweek left rivals Arsenal and Manchester City with a significant advantage. Speaking at a press conference to preview Saturday's Premier League trip to West Ham, Klopp said: «I'm not involved in the process, but I like a lot about it it, if he is the one and wants to take the job.

»I like the way his team plays football. All the things I hear about him as a guy — a good guy. Some people I know, know him. I don't know him, but some people who know him say he's a good guy. I like that a lot. So good coach, good guy. Looking forward for the club, if he is the solution, if he is the man, I am more than happy.

«Best job on the world. Best club in the world, and helps, obviously, with not finishing on a high, it looks like. Great job, great team, fantastic people. [Slot] 'would' [Klopp makes quote marks sign with his fingers] be taking a really interesting job.»

On West Ham, the German said: «David is one of the best colleagues. We don't have time to spend together but actually we spoke over the years a lot before games.

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»Like him a lot. Respect him a lot. I think he is doing an