Liverpool agree deal with Iraola to succeed Slot

Andoni Iraola is set to take over from Arne Slot at Anfield

>Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Andoni Iraola to take over as head coach following the sacking of Arne Slot.

>Iraola left Bournemouth at the end of the season and is the clear favourite for the role at Anfield.

>According to a report in The Athletic,, external Iraola is set to sign a two-year deal.

>The 43-year-old Spaniard is keen to bring Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, his assistants at Bournemouth, to Anfield as part of his coaching staff.

>BBC Sport understands Bournemouth are yet to have any formal contact from either Elphick or Cooper regarding their futures.

>Liverpool are keen to make an appointment at the earliest possible opportunity and want a manager who fits their preferred playing style, which is to deliver front-foot, aggressive football.

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>BBC Sport understands Elphick, a lifelong Liverpool fan, has had no contact yet from the Reds but would be interested in the opportunity.

>The former Bournemouth centre-back, 38, turned down the opportunity to become the Bristol City manager last week in order to assess his other options.

>The hiring process at Anfield is being led by Richard Hughes, Liverpool's sporting director, who previously worked with Iraola at the Cherries.

>The Reds sacked Slot on Saturday, just a year after the Dutchman guided them to the Premier League title.

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