Liverpool appoint Iraola as head coach on two-year deal
Liverpool have confirmed former Bournemouth manager Igor Iraola on a two-year contract as their new head coach, replacing Arne Slot.
Liverpool have confirmed former Bournemouth manager Igor Iraola on a two-year contract as their new head coach, replacing Arne Slot.
Dutch media report that after Slot's departure, Gakpo has asked Liverpool for a transfer, with Atletico Madrid interested and the Reds unlikely to stand in his way this summer.
Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah headline the group; three overseas-based Egyptian players miss the squad, with all four sides level on points.
After sacking Slot, Hughes is pushing to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande this summer as Mohamed Salah's replacement, with Andoni Iraola potentially set to take over as head coach.
After finishing fifth in the Premier League the season after winning the title, Liverpool have changed manager and are pushing ahead with a summer rebuild, with Iraola the leading candidate for the job.
Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly has singled out Mohamed Salah, saying Xabi Alonso should add an experienced striker in his first transfer window; Salah's future will be decided after the World Cup.
The 19-year-old Morrison has agreed a new four-year contract. With Salah leaving and Gordon set for Barcelona, Liverpool's wide recruitment is focused on Diomande and Barcola.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy says Jarrod Bowen is durable and delivers goals; a deal could be struck for around £20 million after West Ham's relegation, with manageable risk.
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.
Ornstein reports Liverpool hold the advantage in the race for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with the transfer fee potentially exceeding €100m.
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