Arne Slot linked with Tottenham as Robin van Persie emerges as Nottingham Forest possibility

Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot and ex-Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie have been discussed as potential candidates for Premier League jobs, with Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf examining their prospects of returning to management in 2027.

Tottenham Hotspur have been mentioned as a possible destination for Slot, while Nottingham Forest have emerged as a potential option for Van Persie amid reported pressure on manager Oliver Glasner.

Neither appointment has been presented as an active negotiation, and the Dutch reporting suggests both coaches could be cautious about their next moves.

Van Persie has been out of management since his departure from Feyenoord earlier this year and is reportedly planning to wait until 2027 before accepting another position.

De Telegraaf journalist Marcel van der Kraan identified Nottingham Forest as a club where a managerial vacancy could develop, pointing to the pressure surrounding Glasner and the team's difficult Premier League position.

“In the Premier League, the manager of Nottingham Forest is already on shaky ground,” Van der Kraan said.

He also highlighted Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis' reputation for making managerial changes and warned that taking over a struggling side midway through a season would carry considerable risks.

That distinction matters for Van Persie. Although Forest could offer an opportunity to return to English football, the report does not suggest that the former Arsenal and Manchester United striker has been approached.

Van der Kraan also claimed that Van Persie attracted interest from clubs in major European leagues during the summer, potentially giving him alternatives when he decides to return.

Slot's situation is different following his departure from Liverpool in the summer.

Having won the Premier League during his time at Anfield, the Dutchman has experience of managing at the highest level in England and could attract interest from clubs seeking an established head coach.

De Telegraaf again raised Tottenham as a possible destination, following earlier speculation connecting Slot with the north London club.

Van der Kraan explained that Slot has been spending time away from club management working as a technical observer for UEFA, allowing him to study leading European teams, tactical systems and players.

The journalist also expressed confidence that Slot would return to management at a major European club in 2027.

The report adds that Slot's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, remains in contact with interested clubs across Europe. It does not, however, establish that Tottenham have opened negotiations or made a formal offer.

The timing of any potential Premier League appointment is central to the speculation.

Van Persie is reportedly reluctant to rush into another managerial position following his Feyenoord exit, particularly if the opportunity involves taking charge of a struggling club during the season.

Slot, meanwhile, can afford to be selective after his Premier League success with Liverpool. His current work with UEFA also allows him to remain involved in elite football without immediately returning to the pressures of club management.

For Nottingham Forest and Tottenham, the names being discussed in the Netherlands represent potential future options rather than confirmed managerial targets.

The immediate focus will be on whether the managerial situations at Nottingham Forest and Tottenham develop into vacancies.

Both Slot and Van Persie have been linked with opportunities in England, but the Dutch reporting indicates they are prepared to wait for suitable positions rather than accept an immediate appointment.

Any concrete move would require further developments at the clubs involved and evidence of direct contact with the managers or their representatives.