The Spaniard is expected to join on an initial two year deal to replace Arne Slot , who parted company with the Reds last week just 12 months on from winning the club's 20th top-flight title.

Liverpool have opened formal talks with Andoni Iraola over succeeding Arne Slot as the club’s head coach

Iraola was always seen as the clear frontrunner in the wake of last Saturday's sacking of Arne Slot.

The 43-year-old flew into Liverpool John Lennon Airport on a private jet from San Sebastian