Liverpool next manager LIVE: Arne Slot sacked, 'advanced' Andoni Iraola talks, Luis Enrique claim

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Thank you, Trainer, and best of luck to you and your family for the future."Virgil van Dijk sent Arne Slot a message on Sunday.Today10:26 BSTCurtis Jones open to Liverpool exit despite Arne Slot sackingFabrizio Romano has claimed that despite the Liverpool managerial change, Curtis Jones remains open to leaving Liverpool.The England midfielder is said to have seen Scott McTominay's development in Serie A and wants to take a similiar path.Whoever the incoming manager is at Anfield, you can't help but wonder what he will walk into.Today09:42 BSTThat's your SlotArne Slot was said to have been told that he was being relieved of his duties on Saturday morning by sporting director Richard Hughes.It's a decision people at Liverpool have stressed in no uncertain terms was taken reluctantly and they had initially tried to give Slot every opportunity to turn things around after an incredibly tough campaign that saw the team lose 20 times in all competitions.But it was eventually decided that there was too much that needed to change this summer and a new man in the dugout is the best way to start that process.And I can understand that train of thought because the unrest is so obvious right now that it wouldn't have taken much for it to truly turn next season.Slot would have had to have been perfect and Liverpool's transfer window needed to be flawless and personally I feel as though the noises would have even been ramped up if pre-season results weren't great as well.So while it was a call taken with the heaviest of hearts, Liverpool believe it is the right one. Is the former Bournemouth manager a risk?You can have your say via our interactive feature.Today08:36 BST'If you want to be a full-back with Andoni Iraola, you have to be like this'We, of course, know that there is a current Liverpool player that is well aware of Andoni Iraola's attributes.That is Milos Kerkez.In an interview with The Athletic last season, he said:"I like to be aggressive but in a sporting way — in a football way, I like to compete a lot."As a full-back, you have to do both (defend and attack), but first of all is your defensive game.

But he is now the frontrunner to be the next Liverpool manager ahead of a huge summer.Andoni Iraola has been linked with the vacant Liverpool job(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Today07:47 BSTPSG president on Luis Enrique futureLuis Enrique is a sensational shout to become the next Liverpool head coach.The Spaniard has just guided Paris Saint-Germain to their second Champions League crown and the French giants are threatening a dynasty in Europe's elite competition.But in the last couple of weeks, he has been the bookmakers' favourite to replace Arne Slot, with Andoni Iraola now the front-runner.PSG president Nasser Al-Khelafi expressed confidence surrounding Enrique's future in the French capital.He told TNT Sports:"He's the best coach, I cannot answer the question, but I'm really confident, and it's all about the project and he is the best one for the project."PSG executive Luis Campos, president Nasser Al Khelaifi, and head coach Luis Enrique celebrate winning the Champions League.(Image: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)Today07:42 BSTGood morningGood morning!Hello and welcome to our dedicated Liverpool live-blog, where there has been a seismic change at Anfield a week on from the final day of the Premier League season.Just when you thought it was slowly ticking into the transfer window, it has burst into life in the most dramatic way.The bottom line is, Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot.30th May23:35 BSTThanks for joining us!That's all from us today! The die-hard Liverpool fan gave a scathing verdict of the club's decision to part ways with the Dutch head coach.Pimblett said the decision to sack Slot was 'better late than never,' claiming Liverpool should have sacked the 47-year-old after the 4-1 defeat to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League back in November.The Reds have been a far cry away from the form that saw them crowned Premier League champions in Slot's first season in charge, and suffered from a dreadful start to the season.You can read more here.Paddy 'the Baddy' Pimblett has made it clear who he wants to replace Arne Slot at Liverpool.(Image: CBS Sport)30th May19:44 BSTAndoni Iraola 'can bring back Jurgen Klopp to Liverpool'Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Andoni Iraola is the right man to replace Arne Slot and take his club forwards by going back to the days of Jurgen Klopp.Slot was sacked on Saturday following a disappointing campaign barely a year after winning the Premier League title in his debut season having replaced Klopp in the dugout.Iraola, who ensured a first-ever European qualification for Bournemouth before leaving at the end of the season, has emerged as the leading candidate to be the next Reds boss.You can read more here.Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and ex-Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)30th May18:43 BSTICYMIYour top stories this eveningIt's been a busy day with Arne Slot leaving Liverpool, here are some of the top stories you might have missed:30th May17:59 BSTIbrahima Konate 'tells team-mates he is not changing mind' as Liverpool sack Arne SlotIbrahima Konate has reportedly informed his teammates that he intends to leave Liverpool this summer when his contract runs out.

Liverpool drew 1-1 with Brentford at Anfield to finish fifth and clinch a place in the league phase of next season's Champions League, yet ended up 25 points adrift of champions Arsenal, a year on from winning the league.You can read more here.30th May16:04 BSTHave your say on Arne slot and who should succeed himIn case you missed it, we want you to have your say on Arne Slot's sacking and who should succeed him at Anfield this summer.30th May15:44 BSTMore from Steven Gerrard on who replaces Arne SlotWell, look, I think we've all been around the game long enough to know how the ‘process’ works, and I would be very surprised if they made that decision and all of a sudden thought ‘well, who are we going to appoint next?’ Liverpool don’t work like that. It looks disjointed, broken, and when I got the news, of course, your initial reaction is surprise and shock, but when you analyse it properly, it's probably the right time in my opinion.30th May15:14 BSTWhen Slot found out he'd been sackedAccording to Paul Joyce of The Times, Slot was only told he'd lost his job as Liverpool head coach this morning (Saturday).The report adds that "Slot’s representatives had said on Friday evening that there was no change in the support from Liverpool’s hierarchy and had been expecting their continued backing."30th May15:00 BST'Iraola decision already made'Journalist Fabrizio Romano says Andoni Iraola will become Liverpool's next head coach.Taking to social media he said: "It's all set for Iraola to agree terms with Liverpool next week.