Next Liverpool manager: Andoni Iraola bookmakers' favourite to replace Arne Slot
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SportFootballArne SlotBookmakers have priced Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola as the clear odds-on favourite to become the next Liverpool manager, amid growing speculation over Arne Slot's future at AnfieldThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Since those reassurances, however, speculation has mounted that Fenway Sports Group (FSG) may be having second thoughts and are potentially eyeing up a departing Premier League manager.The bookmakers have installed Andoni Iraola as the overwhelming favourite at 4/6 with William Hill, Sky Bet and Paddy Power.Iraola's odds have shortened sharply following a significant surge in betting activity on Thursday, the day after Bournemouth effectively secured European football with a home draw against Manchester City while keeping their Champions League aspirations alive.
The shift in the market comes amid continued uncertainty surrounding Slot's future at Anfield, with Iraola widely expected to be available this summer after Bournemouth confirmed he will depart at the season's end.Arne Slot's tenure at Liverpool has been nothing short of a tale of two halves. Here is your step-by-step guide on how to get that during the business-end of the football season:Head over to BetGoodwin's welcome offer pageRegister your account and head over to "My Bonuses" to enter code WELCOME15Deposit at least £10 into your account and place a qualifying bet of £10 at EVS (1/1) or greater on any sports market within seven days of registering your accountOnly the first bet placed after registration counts towards this promotionOnce the bet has fully settled, you will be credited with three £5 free bets18+ | Gamble responsibly | gambleaware.org | Free bets in the form of 3 x £5 free bet tokens: £5 accumulator free bet; £5 Sports free bet; £5 Sub Cover Free Bet | Head to BetGoodwin for Sub Cover details | Free bets available for seven days from full settlement of qualifying bet | Not to be used in conjunction with any other BetGoodwin offer | Full T&Cs applyOn the other, this season has been a struggle across all fronts, with Liverpool heading into the final day still unable to guarantee themselves a Champions League place.
With discontent mounting and former Liverpool player Xabi Alonso now heading to Chelsea, it appears Iraola has emerged as the leading candidate, according to the bookmakers.Lee Phelps, spokesperson for William Hill, said: "There has been plenty of speculation surrounding Arne Slot's future at Liverpool following a disappointing campaign, with frustration among sections of the Anfield support continuing to grow.", reports the Mirror."With Andoni Iraola leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season, the timing could be ideal for the Spaniard to take the step forward and coach a genuine title-challenging side. Given the increasing uncertainty around Slot's position, we make Iraola our new 4/7 favourite to be the next man in the Anfield dugout."Further down in the betting is Stuttgart boss Sebastian Hoeness and Luis Enrique at 6/1, Julian Nagelsmann at 13/2, and we couldn't possibly rule out a return for former-Reds boss Jurgen Klopp at 9/1."Next Liverpool Manager OddsAndoni Iraola - 4/7Sebastian Hoeness - 6/1Luis Enrique - 6/1Julian Nagelsmann - 13/2Jurgen Klopp - 9/1BAR - 11/118+ | Gamble responsibly | gambleaware.org | Odds subject to change | Odds supplied by William HillGamble responsiblyReach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling.