Liverpool in advanced talks with Iraola

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Liverpool in advanced talks with IraolaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andoni Iraola is set to take over from Arne Slot at AnfieldByAadam Patel, Football reporter and Nick Mashiter, Football reporterPublished19 minutes agoLiverpool are in advanced talks with Andoni Iraola as they look to appoint a new 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.

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. No approaches have yet been made with regard to Iraola's potential coaching staff, but the 43-year-old Spaniard is keen on bringing his assistant at Bournemouth, Tommy Elphick, a lifelong Liverpool fan, with him.

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Sport understands that Elphick 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.

The story has become one of the most prominent items on the global agenda.