Liverpool open talks with Andoni Iraola over becoming head coach

<ul><li><p>Spaniard is clear front-runner to replace Arne Slot</p></li><li><p>Liverpool want to make hire before World Cup starts</p></li></ul><p>Liverpool have opened formal talks with Andoni Iraola over succeeding Arne Slot as the club’s head coach.</p><p>Iraola is the clear frontrunner for the Anfield vacancy with his style of play fitting Liverpool’s criteria for the front-footed, aggressive approach they felt was lacking in Slot’s second season in charge. The Dutchman was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/30/liverpool-sack-arne-slot-one-year-after-winning-premier-league-title">sacked from his post on Saturday</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/02/liverpool-opened-talks-with-andoni-iraola-over-becoming-head-coach">Continue reading...</a>