The 43-year-old Iraola arrived in Liverpool on a private jet and is reportedly set to sign a two-year deal to succeed the sacked Slot, with the Reds looking to play a more aggressive brand of football.
Carrick has urged Manchester United to press ahead with a move for Hayden Hackney after completing priority signings such as Éderson, with Middlesbrough yet to receive a formal bid.
According to Africafoot, Manchester United are pushing hard to sign Hoffenheim left winger Bazoumana Touré, threatening Newcastle's position as frontrunners; the Red Devils are also close to agreeing a deal for Atalanta goalkeeper Ederson.
Liverpool confirmed Slot's departure on Saturday, with Iraola the leading candidate to replace him; the Reds drew 1-1 with Brentford on the final day to finish fifth on 60 points but still secured Champions League qualification.
Liverpool have slumped through a late-season run of poor results, with Salah taking to social media to blast tactics he says have strayed from the club's traditions. Slot's position is under scrutiny inside and outside the club, while Champions League qualification and the pressure of a summer rebuild are mounting sharply.
Ornstein reports the Reds will stick with Arne Slot next season, with Xabi Alonso ruled out of consideration; after the Anfield draw with Chelsea, fans booed as Jamie Carragher fears a repeat of Manchester United's Erik ten Hag saga.
Liverpool were held to a 1-1 home draw by Chelsea as fan jeers and substitution controversy intensify; FSG continue to back Slot for now while speculation over Alonso's managerial move persists.
After Liverpool's 4-2 defeat at Villa Park, Salah took to social media to call for a return to heavy metal football; the owners are standing by Slot for now, while Chelsea have signed Alonso.
INEOS agree to retain Carrick in charge, rule out eight candidates; rejected Xavi proposal in January.
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas has broken his silence, saying he expects to manage in the Premier League again one day but is not looking to leave Serie A in a hurry.
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