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Today10:00 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.Read the full story from Ian Doyle here.Andoni Iraola(Image: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)Today09:54 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. 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 seasonToday08:31 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)Today07:20 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.Today07:17 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!

Cesc Fabregas' side are said to have shown real interest in the Italy international to balance out the overseas players in their squad, especially after qualifying for the league phase of next season's Champions League after finishing fourth in Serie A.(Image: Getty Images)1st Jun20:20 BSTAlisson plans to contact Andoni Iraola over futureAlisson will contact Andoni Iraola to inform the prospective Liverpool head coach that he believes his time at Anfield is up, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.It is said that the decision will be with Iraola, on the assumption that the former Bournemouth coach will replace Arne Slot, to decide whether to still stand in the Brazilian's way and block a move to Juventus, or instead choose Giorgi Mamardashvili as his first-choice goalkeeper. The Reds are looking for a new boss following the departure of Arne Slot from the Anfield dugout on Saturday.Slot left Liverpool with a Premier League title under his belt and guided the Reds to a fifth-place finish in his second season, which was enough to qualify for the Champions League.Liverpool are now searching for a replacement, with former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola the frontrunner for the job.Michael Owen is interviewed by Sky Sports reporter Matt Chapman(Image: Sky Sports / At The Races)1st Jun14:56 BSTLiverpool players had 'three Arne Slot complaints'Liverpool’s hierarchy started to have doubts about Arne Slot when he moved Dominik Szoboszlai to right-back following the season-ending injury of Conor Bradley, reports Connor O'Neill.That’s according to The Athletic, who are reporting that some members of the Reds' squad privately questioned the wisdom of moving the Hungary international.The report also claims that some members of the Liverpool squad felt that the new signings were given an easier ride and were more likely to retain their place if they under-performed.1st Jun13:42 BSTAndoni Iraola 'misses deadline to accept job'Andoni Iraola has missed the reported '24 hour deadline' set by Crystal Palace to accept the managerial position at Selhurst Park as Liverpool set up a meeting with the outgoing Bournemouth boss, reports Matty Hewitt.Reports claimed the 43-year-old had until the weekend to let Steve Parish and the Eagles know of his intentions, with Liverpool's Premier League rivals also keen on appointing him.1st Jun12:50 BSTLiverpool 'swap deal talks involving Curtis Jones'Liverpool are claimed to have floated the idea of signing Denzel Dumfries during talks that could have seen Curtis Jones move in the other direction to Inter Milan.

However, the Serie A giants are finding it difficult to match Liverpool's asking price for the midfielder, who has established himself as a regular starter after coming through the Anfield academy.(Image: Offside via Getty Images)1st Jun12:23 BSTArne Slot 'a potential candidate for AC Milan'Arne Slot has reportedly emerged as a potential candidate for AC Milan following his departure from Liverpool.According to the Daily Mail, the Italian side are considering an approach as they want a new manager after sacking Max Allegri who is expected to join Napoli.The report also goes on to claim that AC are also due to meet Oliver Glasner early this week as they continue due process.Liverpool sacked Arne Slot on Saturday(Image: Getty Images)Yan Diomande 'starting to lean towards' an offer from LiverpoolLiverpool have an advantage over Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande.That's according to Spanish publication Sport, who are reporting that the 19-year-old is 'starting to lean towards' an offer from the Reds.The report goes on to claim that RB Leipzig would need at least €100m and this is the starting price to start negotiations for a potential deal.Yan Diomande(Image: (Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images))1st Jun10:31 BST'A good season for Liverpool is challenging for the Premier League again'Emile Heskey believes a good season for Liverpool next season will see them challenging for the Premier League title.Speaking via Ladbrokes, Heskey said: “A good season for Liverpool is challenging for the Premier League again.“Because of the season they've just had, especially off the back of winning the league the year before, I think those fans need to see this team back challenging for the title again.“So for me, it's about pushing for the top two in the league. I'd like to think it's going to be a three, or maybe even four-way fight for the title next season.”Former Liverpool player Emile Heskey.(Image: Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)1st Jun08:52 BSTLuis Enrique 'will remain at Paris Saint-Germain'According to The Times, Liverpool’s intelligence indicates that Luis Enrique will remain at Paris Saint-Germain.Enrique has found himself in the betting to be Reds’ next boss, but after guiding the French club to a second successive Champions League triumph, he is expected to stay at PSG.Speaking ahead of his side’s Champions League clash against Liverpool back in April, Enrique has revealed he once watched a Liverpool match from the Kop.He said: “Nice question.