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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndoni Iraola has verbally agreed to become Liverpool's next head coach, following the sacking of Arne Slot last week. Liverpool opened talks with the Basque coach on Tuesday morning and made swift progress, with Iraola willing to accept the position. Sporting director Richard Hughes, who previously worked with Iraola at AFC Bournemouth, is leading the club's search for a new manager. Iraola, who left Bournemouth in April after guiding them to their highest-ever league finish, is expected to be confirmed in the role within days. The club is seeking a coach who can implement a fast, aggressive style of football, which they believe Iraola can deliver. In fullAndoni Iraola verbally agrees to Liverpool coaching job after Arne Slot sackingThank 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

Should Andoni Iraola replace Arne Slot in the Liverpool dugout as expected this summer, he will have a major job on his hands

Former Liverpool forward Stan Collymore is 'very excited' at the prospect of Andoni Iraola replacing Arne Slot as Liverpool manager, calling the ex-Bournemouth boss an 'excellent…

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