Liverpool 'considers' replacement after Arne Slot offered exit route
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCSpeculation continues over Arne Slot's future at Liverpool, and the club may have identified a potential replacement for him after he was offered a surprise exit routeLiverpool has reportedly identified a target to potentially replace Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool may have already identified a potential replacement for Arne Slot this summer, with Andoni Iraola said to have been identified as a leading candidate.Speculation continues to surround Slot’s future at Anfield as what has been a disappointing second season in charge draws to a close. Having won the Premier League title in his first year, his second campaign will end without a trophy, while Champions League qualification has still not been secured with just three games remaining.Although Liverpool is understood to be sticking by the Dutchman this summer, that hasn’t stopped rumors that he could be replaced, with a number of big names set to be available.READ MORE: Liverpool handed boost without kicking ball as Champions League hopes endedREAD MORE: John Henry made Man Utd promise before completing Liverpool deal - 'We're doing this'Xabi Alonso has been the most frequent name linked following his dismissal from Real Madrid earlier this year, but The i Paper is now claiming that Iraola could be in the running.It has already been confirmed that the 43-year-old will be leaving Bournemouth this summer, with the Cherries having already reached an agreement with Marco Rose to replace him.Iraola has not yet found another job to step into, although The i suggests that he would be “among the candidates considered” should Slot be fired by Liverpool.
The Spaniard is also said to be on Chelsea’s radar, with the Blues looking for a new manager after Liam Rosenior was dismissed.Andoni Iraola is reportedly being eyed up as a potential replacement for Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)Iraola is of course already familiar with Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, with the Scot having led the decision to hire him at the Vitality Stadium in 2023.The claim comes following reports in the Netherlands that Slot has been offered an exit route from Anfield, with Ajax said to have approached Liverpool as it looks for a new manager. Oscar Garcia is currently the club’s interim boss, with caretaker boss Fred Grim having been dismissed in March.Liverpool though is said to have knocked the approach back immediately, with Slot not holding any desire to join Ajax at this stage in his career.
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