Liverpool next manager: Andoni Iraola 'agreement', contract details and announcement plans

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Teams are happy to just sit in with Liverpool and if it's 0-0, it's 0-0.So he's got to figure all that out but the reality is we've seen Spanish coaches come in and they've always got the right know-how and right tactics to change things and to make things better.Andoni Iraola is the favourite to become Liverpool's new head coach(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)2nd Jun17:34 BST'Shocked'Emile Heskey was shocked that Arne Slot was sacked by Liverpool at the weekend. So it was a tough one this season.(Image: Getty Images)2nd Jun17:09 BSTLiverpool can find valueLiverpool's next manager will need a replacement for Mo Salah to get off to a quick start, but even good value doesn't come cheap.Yan Diomande could yet prove to be a good opportunity at his release clause.Yan Diomande is a wanted man this summer(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto)2nd Jun16:06 BSTLiverpool confirm two fixtures at AnfieldLiverpool have confirmed they will conclude their 2026/27 pre-season programme with two fixtures at Anfield.The Reds will host AS Monaco on Sunday, August 9, and Como 1907 on Sunday, August 16.2nd Jun15:38 BSTTommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper 'stance'Bournemouth have been planning on having both Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper at the club next season - as the pair continue to be linked with Liverpool.The Daily ECHO who are reporting that the Cherries wanted to keep Elphick and Cooper to form a key part of new boss Marco Rose’s staff.While it is also claimed that Iraola would like fitness coach Pablo de la Torre to join him at Anfield, he is a free agent after leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season.Andoni Iraola on the Bournemouth bench.(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Ibrahima Konate 'to join Real Madrid'Real Madrid are reportedly close to finalising a four-year contract with Ibrahima Konate to join once he officially leaves Liverpool.That is according to Spanish publication AS, who are reporting that Jose Mourinho has given his approval for a deal to be struck.The report also claims that Real have recognised that they must prioritise strengthening their defence this summer.Ibrahima Konate during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Liverpool.(Image: Robin Jones/Getty Images)2nd Jun12:34 BSTSir Kenny Dalglish confirms cancer diagnosisLiverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he is undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis.Dalglish, who has been both a player and twice manager of the Reds, shared the news on social media on Tuesday morning having earlier prompted speculation over his health.“As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer,” said Dalglish.

The club would also like to underscore his request for privacy moving forward."2nd Jun12:09 BSTAndoni Iraola backed to bring 'Heavy Metal Football' to AnfieldAndoni Iraola is the manager who can bring Jürgen Klopp’s ‘Heavy Metal Football’ back to Anfield.That’s the view of Emile Heskey, who said via Hajper: "Andoni Iraola has shown he has the capabilities.“He's shown that he's a very, very intelligent coach. To pick that up and keep it at that sort of level, I doubt he'll be able to do it, but they're a really good team and I think Iraola knows the Premier League and that gives him that little bit of a leap on Xabi Alonso.”Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and ex-Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)2nd Jun10:00 BSTLiverpool ramp up Andoni Iraola moveLiverpool have started formal talks with Andoni Iraola to replace the sacked Arne Slot in the Anfield dugout.Iraola has emerged as the clear frontrunner to become the next Reds boss after Slot was axed from the position on Saturday after two years in charge.The Spaniard left Bournemouth at the end of the season after three years in charge having led them to European qualification for the first time in their history.The process is being led by Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, who when in a similar position at Bournemouth appointed Iraola as head coach of the South Coast side.Read the full story from Ian Doyle here.Andoni Iraola(Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)2nd Jun09:54 BSTJamie Carragher raises Andoni Iraola Liverpool concernJamie Carragher believes it feels like Andoni Iraola is joining Liverpool a year too early.The former Bournemouth boss is the favourite to succeed Arne Slot, who was sacked over the weekend.However, speaking on the latest latest episode of The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Carragher said: “I mean, people weren't quite sure who he was or knew too much about him.“But you'd add that - okay, winning the league with Feyenoord, he's obviously played European football.

I made this point at the end of last season on Monday Night Football - we were looking at Chelsea's managerial options and Iraola was there.“And I actually said - and I can't go back on it - I think Iraola would be making a mistake leaving Bournemouth, because the next thing he needs to prove is that brilliant, high-intensity football on a European stage.“When you're in Europe, you've got to rotate, you've got to manage physically. We have a great coach and a great coaching team who push the players and want to help them develop individually."Demirovic added: "We have the fire we need and at the same time the relaxed attitude to play successful football."Hoeness, 44, recently qualified Stuttgart for the Champions League with a fourth-placed finish in the Bundesliga this season2nd Jun08:31 BSTAlisson 'makes' Liverpool decisionLast week the ECHO brought you the news that Liverpool expected to resist attempts by Juventus to sign Alisson Becker.And now according to ESPN Brazil, via Sport Witness, Alisson has decided to remain at Liverpool and see out his current contract, which runs until 2027.The report goes on to claim that the goalkeeper’s decision is unrelated to Arne Slot’s sacking over the weekend.It has been claimed that Juventus approached the Brazilian in April and presented him with a three-year contract proposal.(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)2nd Jun07:20 BSTIsak boost for new bossAlexander Isak's impressive strike for Sweden last night ahead of the World Cup is something Liverpool fans only saw glimpses of under Arne Slot.But whoever the new Reds boss proves to be, they will be itching to see more of what the striker delivered for his country on Monday night, along with an injury free campaign.Isak is off to the World Cup later this month, and should it be Andoni Iraola that takes over at Anfield, he will be keeping a very close eye on last summer's marquee signing.2nd Jun07:17 BSTGood morning!Welcome to our coverage of Liverpool's managerial hunt on Tuesday, June 2.Stay tuned for updates around who will replace Arne Slot at Anfield.1st Jun23:00 BSTToday's coverage is now overThanks for joining us throughout the day!