Potential new Liverpool boss Arne Slot warned 'at least 40 people' could follow Jurgen Klopp out of Anfield in mass exodus

The Reds are closing in on appointing Feyenoord manager Slot as their new head coach as they look to replace outgoing Jurgen Klopp ahead of the 2024/25 season. The club have reportedly started negotiating contract terms with the manager's agent Rafaela Pimenta as the Dutchman is keen on moving to the Premier League in the next campaign.

However, ahead of the 45-year-old's move to Anfield, former Liverpool star Ryan Babel has warned his compatriot as he claimed a mass exodus is set to occur at the club following Klopp's departure in the summer.

Speaking to Soccer News (via Sport Witness), Babel said, "Apart from Klopp, I understand that at least 40 more people within the club are leaving. From kitchen people to staff and analysts. A trainer who comes has to replace that, and that doesn’t seem easy to me."

Klopp's side are currently trailing by a goal to nil against rivals Everton as the Merseyside derby approaches half-time. They will aim to turn things around in the second half to match league leaders Arsenal's points tally.