Liverpool considering Andoni Iraola to replace Arne Slot
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Andoni Iraola is reportedly the top option for Liverpool should they decide to part ways with Arne Slot in the summer. Image Credits: Imago ImagesReports from France are emerging that Liverpool could look to replace Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola this summer.For many weeks now, reliable reports including from David Ornstein have suggested that there is nothing that indicates the Dutchman will be relieved of his duties at the end of the season.Slot himself has also come out to defend his position, saying ahead of Aston Villa:“I have every reason to believe I am the Liverpool manager next season.”“The plans for next season have been made, talks ongoing between the club and new players and I am involved in that.”However, new reports on the continent may cast doubt on the position.Santi Aouna and Sebastien Denis of Foot Mercato are reporting that Liverpool could look to replace Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola.Denis reports:“Liverpool is considering replacing Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola With Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, LFC director Richard Hughes wants to reunite with the Spaniard after his incredible 6th-place finish with Bournemouth.”“In the case of Arne Slot leaving Liverpool, Andoni Iraola is at the very top of the list,” the article on Foot Mercato reads.
“The wind is turning very quickly on the banks of the Mersey. Disappointed by the current dynamic, Liverpool’s management does not rule out putting an end to Arne Slot’s adventure at the head of the team.”It is even suggested that Richard Hughes may have already had some contact with the Spanish manager, and has “activated a lead” in reference to Iraola:“According to our information, he has discreetly activated a lead he knows perfectly: Andoni Iraola.
It was Hughes himself who brought the Spanish technician to the Premier League during his previous duties at Bournemouth. The timing is perfect.”The 43-year-old’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, despite having agreed to an extension that runs through the 2025-2026 campaign.Iraola has since led Bournemouth to their highest-ever Premier League points totals and will likely have his pick of clubs once the season officially ends.🚨EXCL #LFC 🔴🎯Liverpool is considering replacing Arne Slot with Andoni Iraola❗️With Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, LFC director Richard Hughes wants to reunite with the Spaniard after his incredible 6th-place finish with Bournemouth.⚠️ But watch out: Crystal Palace is already in… pic.twitter.com/G6Z5VHhq93— Sébastien Denis (@sebnonda) May 21, 2026 Andoni Iraola Bournemouth