Liverpool lead four-club battle for Andoni Iraola as coach makes first Anfield demand
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool are frontrunners to land Andoni Iraola, who is not without his suitors, and the Spaniard will want to bring one of his former Bournemouth assistants with himLiverpool are leading the race for Andoni Iraola as they seek to fend off any competition to appoint the Spaniard as Arne Slot's replacement.The Reds have wasted no time in going after the ex-Bournemouth boss, who has just guided the Cherries to Europe for the first time in their history. Iraola's departure was announced several months ago and he was quickly installed as the frontrunner to replace Slot.Liverpool sacked the Dutchman at the weekend after an underwhelming season and quickly sounded out Iraola, who is not without his admirers.
Hughes has retained a strong relationship with his agent, Inaki Ibanez, and he is leading negotiations to keep Iraola in the English top flight, reports The Times.Liverpool are eyeing a coach who can play on the front foot and deliver intense football, which was something Mohamed Salah called for a return to in the weeks before his exit, which was seen as a swipe at Slot. The Dutchman's style became increasingly unpopular at Anfield.Iraola is expected to want to bring assistant Tommy Elphick, a former Bournemouth player and lifelong Liverpool fan, with him if he does take the job.
Slot's dismissal comes as something of a shock, the ex-Feyenoord boss himself suggested that he thought he was poised to remain in his post despite his difficult second campaign.Liverpool have seen Salah and Andy Robertson depart Anfield when their contracts expire, leaving huge holes given their years of service. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.