Arne Slot fired LIVE: Andoni Iraola favorite for Liverpool job as FSG pulls the trigger

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLIVEUpdated 27 mins agoLiverpool has made the decision to fire Arne Slot this summer after guiding the club to fifth in the Premier League tableLiverpool manager Arne Slot has been fired(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has made the decision to fire head coach Arne Slot just a year after he helped the club to the Premier League title.The Dutchman enjoyed a dream start at Anfield after replacing Jurgen Klopp but this season has not gone to plan with Liverpool enduring a dismal title defense.The Reds finished in fifth in the Premier League and that was expected to be enough to keep Slot in a job with Champions League football secured for next season. But that has not been enough with Liverpool pulling the trigger.Follow the latest Liverpool updates in our live blog below.Today13:41 BSTIraola 'will be Liverpool's next manager'Andoni Iraola will be Liverpool's next manager, according to Fabrizio Romano.Romano says that negotiations are expected to move quickly, with Iraola keen on the opportunity to take over at Anfield.(Image: (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images))Content cannot be displayed without consentToday13:36 BSTBetting suspended on Iraola succeeding SlotBetfair has suspended the market for Andoni Iraola to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool.Iraola is the front runner to replace Slot after leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season.Iraola was as short as 1/5 before the market was suspended.Today13:02 BSTHunt for replacement under wayLiverpool's process to appoint Arne Slot's replacement is already under way.Andoni Iraola is reported to be the main favorite to take over from Slot, but Liverpool will not rush the decision and will take the next few days to refine its shortlist of candidates.(Image: Getty Images)Today12:48 BSTChanging landscape of Premier League influenced decisionLiverpool still deems Arne Slot to be among the leading head coaches in world soccer, but the club no longer feels as though he is the best person to take the club forward.The Reds feel as though the landscape of the Premier League has changed in recent years, leading to a different set of skills being required.Today12:41 BSTLiverpool made decision reluctantlyLiverpool was reluctant to fire Slot but, after the dust on the season had settled, an objective view was taken that a change of head coach would be for the best.Slot won the Premier League during his first season in charge of Liverpool, but endured a disappointing second season which saw the Reds finish 25 points off the top of the standings and also fail to make it past the quarter-finals in any of the cup competitions.Today12:31 BSTWhy Liverpool fired SlotLiverpool fired Arne Slot largely because the club feels as though a shift in the club's style of play is required in order to bounce back from a disappointing 2025-26 season.Many Reds fans were left frustrated by the team's performances this term and the perceived passive approach, and the club intends to hire a replacement who implements a more aggressive and front-foot style.(Image: Getty Images)Today12:19 BSTIraola the early favorite to come inFormer Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is the favorite to take over at Liverpool, Romano says.Today12:19 BSTMore on SlotRenowned journalist Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the decision for Liverpool and Slot to part ways was taken following an end-of-season review.Today12:15 BSTArne Slot is leaving LiverpoolArne Slot is leaving Liverpool.More on this breaking story as we get it.Today11:27 BSTLookman linkLiverpool is being linked with a surprise move for former Everton man Ademola Lookman, who could exit Atletico Madrid this summer just six months after joining the Spanish club.It has been reported in Spain that Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal are all keeping tabs on the forward's situation.(Image: 2026 Denis Doyle)Today10:24 BSTWhat Konate said last monthIbrahima Konate and Liverpool have been in talks over an extension for some time, and following the Merseyside derby last month, the player said: "There is a big chance I'm here next season.

This is what I always wanted... we are close to an agreement."I'm waiting to sort the contract, but when everything is sorted, you will have to ask Richard what I said to him in September, November and he's going to say something to make everyone quiet."However, the two parties failed to come to an agreement over wages, and Konate will leave for free this summer, with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid among the clubs that have been linked with a move for the 27-year-old.Today09:10 BSTAlisson set to stayLiverpool looks set to keep hold of Alisson for another season amid interest from Juventus.The Turin club is willing to hand Alisson a two-year contract with the option of a third year, but Liverpool does not intend to allow the goalkeeper to depart.The Athletic reports that Liverpool is counting on Alisson for next season, despite the goalkeeper having struggled with injuries over the last two seasons.(Image: Getty Images)Today08:36 BSTEkitike's message to KonateHugo Ekitike urged Ibrahima Konate to sign a contract extension in a cheeky comment on Instagram.Ekitike replied to a message from a Liverpool fan on Instagram, telling Konate to "sign the contract" with the words "signe frere" and two laughing emojis. Translated, that means "sign brother".Today08:26 BSTWelcomeHello and welcome to today's live blog.