Liverpool in talks with leading candidate to replace Arne Slot

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLiverpool have initiated discussions with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as they seek a successor to the recently dismissed Arne Slot. Sporting director Richard Hughes, who previously brought Iraola to Bournemouth, is spearheading the search, with Iraola currently identified as the leading candidate. Liverpool are keen on Iraola due to his ability to implement a fast, aggressive style of football, which they believe was lacking in Slot's team last season. Iraola's previous success includes guiding Bournemouth to their highest-ever league finish and managing Rayo Vallecano before that, making him a target for other clubs like Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen. While Liverpool aim for a swift appointment, they are also considering Lens' Pierre Sage and Stuttgart's Sebastian Hoeness, but have not yet approached potential backroom staff members. In fullLiverpool ramp up pursuit of Andoni Iraola as talks beginThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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