Iraola announced in April that he would be leaving AFC Bournemouth, while Slot was sacked by Liverpool last week

Head coach Arne Slot has been sacked by Liverpool after two seasons in charge.

Liverpool will hold formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week and hope to install Arne Slot’s successor before the World Cup begins on 11 June

Iraola is the leading candidate for the vacant Liverpool head coach position after Slot’s sacking