Liverpool are set to open formal talks with Andoni Iraola over becoming the club’s new head coach following the departure of Arne Slot.
The Reds parted ways with Slot on Saturday, just one year after the Dutchman guided the club to the Premier League title.
Liverpool’s hierarchy are keen to appoint a successor quickly, with Iraola emerging as the leading candidate for the role.
As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the 43-year-old Spaniard enjoyed a successful spell at Bournemouth, leading the Cherries to their highest-ever Premier League finish.
The south coast club ended the season in sixth place, securing qualification for next season’s Europa League after finishing just three points behind Liverpool.
Although Liverpool have also considered other candidates, including Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness and Lens boss Pierre Sage, Iraola is widely expected to be offered the position.
Iraola announced in April that he would leave Bournemouth at the
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