How some members of the Liverpool hierarchy already feel about Andoni Iraola as Bournemouth exit now pending

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Andoni Iraola will be on the market this summer after it was announced he will leave Bournemouth at the end of the season.The Cherries announced his impending departure in a statement on Tuesday afternoon, just days after the Reds’ potential interest in the Spaniard was mooted elsewhere.Liverpool don’t have plans to sack Arne Slot right now, but The i Paper reported this past Friday that the current Bournemouth boss is liked by some inside Anfield. Is Andoni Iraola the right man to replace Arne Slot this summer? 🤔 Credit: Robin Jones/AFC Bournemouth/Getty Images Some inside Liverpool are enthusiastic about Andoni IraolaThe report, which came out towards the end of last week, said Eddie Howe, who is facing an uncertain future at Newcastle United, was considered to replace Jurgen Klopp back in 2024.

But the Alexander Isak situation in 2025 may have soured those relationsXabi Alonso’s name also came up, with it mentioned that the former Real Madrid coach might not be a good fit statistically.On the soon-to-be-available Iraola, meanwhile, it was said: “The i Paper understands there is also enthusiasm in some quarters of the Liverpool brains trust about the work of Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, who is set to be a free agent in the summer.”Interestingly, though Liverpool are not named directly, a report from The Guardian on April 14 mentions ‘several Premier League jobs potentially arising’ for the Bournemouth boss once he moves on in the summer.A move to boyhood club Athletic Bilbao is also mooted, though Edin Terzic is said to be the favourite for the role.While it remains to be seen if Liverpool are open to making a move later this year, Iraola has a good relationship with Richard Hughes already.The pair previously worked together at the Vitality Stadium, and Hughes received praise from the manager when his move to Anfield was confirmed in 2024.Iraola said: “We knew some weeks ago he [Hughes] was leaving. He has been very important in establishing me here and I wish him all the best.“It is a good opportunity for him and I hope he does well.”Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox