Liverpool opened talks with Andoni Iraola over becoming head coach

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Liverpool have opened formal talks with Andoni Iraola over succeeding Arne Slot as the club’s head coach.Iraola is the clear frontrunner for the Anfield vacancy with his style of play fitting Liverpool’s criteria for the front-footed, aggressive approach they felt was lacking in Slot’s second season in charge. The Dutchman was sacked from his post on Saturday.Liverpool sporting director, Richard Hughes, who appointed Iraola to take charge at Bournemouth from Raya Vallacano in 2023 is leading the negotiations with the 43-year-old.

Spaniard is available after leaving the Vitality Stadium at the end of last season, and upon the expiry of his contract, and Liverpool want to complete the hiring process before the World Cup starts on 11 June.Liverpool have not made any approaches to further additions to their coaching staff at this stage.