Iraola, who left Bournemouth at the end of the season, is tipped to replace Dutch tactician Arne Slot, who recently parted ways with Liverpool.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Liverpool have started talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to take over from Dutch tactician Arne Slot at Anfield.
The Reds sacked Slot on Saturday, just a year after he guided them to the English Premier League (EPL) title.
After the head coach role became vacant, Iraola, who left Bournemouth at the end of the season, was earmarked as a potential replacement.
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According to the BBC, the hiring process is being led by the Merseyside outfit’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, who previously worked with the Spanish tactician during his time with the Cherries.
Liverpool are keen to make an appointment at the earliest possible opportunity and want a manager who fits their preferred playing style, which is to deliver front-foot, aggressive football.
No approaches have yet been made with regard to Iraola’s potential coaching staff, but the 43-year-old is keen on bringing his assistant at Bournemouth, Tommy Elphick—a lifelong Liverpool fan—with him.
Elphick turned down the opportunity to become the Bristol City manager last week in order to assess his other options.
