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Arne Slot would be a Celtic banker as Liverpool title winner’s next step will depend on one thing

Former Anfield favourite Valdimir Smicer reckons the Dutchman would be a smash hit if the Hoops could make him a tempting offer

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 12:45 PM
Arne Slot would be a Celtic banker as Liverpool title winner’s next step will depend on one thing
Key Things to Know
  • Vladimir Smicer backed Arne Slot to succeed as Celtic manager if Martin O'Neill departs.
  • Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is under pressure after back-to-back defeats to Rangers and Ferencvaros.
  • Slot won the Premier League with Liverpool before being replaced by Andoni Iraola in the summer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Liverpool player Vladimir Smicer has suggested Arne Slot would be a success at Celtic if the club decides to replace manager Martin O'Neill. O'Neill is facing growing pressure following consecutive defeats against rivals Rangers and Ferencvaros ahead of an upcoming Old Firm league fixture.

Slot, who won the English Premier League title in his first year at Liverpool before being replaced by Andoni Iraola, was previously linked with the Parkhead role. Smicer noted that a potential move would depend on Celtic presenting a sufficiently tempting offer to the Dutch manager.

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