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title: "Leeds United receive new update in Arne Slot pursuit"
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author: "Dominic Lund"
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published: "2023-02-11T14:15:58Z"
modified: "2023-02-11T14:15:58Z"
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# Leeds United receive new update in Arne Slot pursuit

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) managerial target Arne Slot has now personally ruled himself out of contention for the job.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds searching

Leeds are searching for a new manager after [sacking](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30997/club-statement-jesse-marsch#:~:text=Statement.,will%20also%20leave%20the%20club.) Jesse Marsch at the beginning of the week, with the club identifying the likes of [Andoni Iraola](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-andoni-iraola-elland-road-manager-update/), [Ange Postecoglou](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-ange-postecoglou-manager-update/) and [Arne Slot](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-manager-updates-arne-slot/) as potential candidates.

The Whites have also [reportedly approached](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-whites-arne-slot-approach-news/) the latter man over taking Leeds’ managerial vacancy.

Initial [reports](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-arne-slot-manager-latest-update/) indicated that there were encouraging noises coming from Slot’s camp, despite Feyenoord being determined to keep hold of him, however a more recent update from the manager now means that Victor Orta will have to look elsewhere.

### The Latest: Ruled out

Speaking to the media ahead of Feyenoord’s trip to Heerenveen, the 44-year-old said: *“It is true that I will stay with Feyenoord, I can say that with this one. That is clear, fans do not have to be afraid.*

*“The club has been clear. It was a compliment that a club like Leeds was interested, but we are doing something great with Feyenoord. We are in a great position in the league, the cup and Europe.*

*“There is no disappointment. It’s certainly not a punishment to stay here.” (*[via Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12807628/leeds-turned-down-by-arne-slot-as-feyenoord-boss-says-approach-from-premier-league-was-a-compliment#:~:text=Leeds%20manager%20target%20Arne%20Slot,wanted%20to%20stay%20with%20Feyenoord.)*)*

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### The Verdict: Disappointing news

The Dutchman has been [hailed](https://twitter.com/karan_tejwani26/status/1624019961705373697?s=20&t=5zcBCygr25BP3jWH4DbPWg) by the media as a manager who ‘belongs at the top level’, and judging by his record at Feyenoord, this is a fair assessment, given that he has averaged [2.15](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arne-slot/profil/trainer/34822) points per match, mainly playing 4-3-3, with his side currently sitting [second](https://www.skysports.com/eredivisie-table) in the Eredivisie.

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As such, it is a disappointing development that Slot is not interested in leaving the Netherlands, but Leeds still have a number of options available to them, namely Iraola, who they are now [expected](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/10/leeds-manager-search-goes-on-after-arne-slot-opts-to-stay-at-feyenoord) to make a fresh approach for.

The Rayo Vallecano boss has a proven [history](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/andoni-iraola/besondereSpiele/trainer/60677#) of success, with a Cypriot Super Cup and a La Liga 2 promotion to his name, and given that he is just 40-years-old, he is at the right age to implement some fresh ideas at Elland Road.