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Liverpool are reportedly in advanced talks to bring Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth at the end of this season, to Anfield.<\/p>\n
Earlier this week, the Spaniard emerged as Liverpool\u2019s top target to replace Arne Slot, who was sacked on Saturday after a turbulent second season in charge<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to The Athletic<\/a><\/i>, a verbal agreement has been reached, with Iraola set to sign a two-year deal. Multiple other reports suggest Iraola wants Pablo de la Torre, Tommy Elphick, Shaun Cooper and Tom Webber to join him on the coaching staff at Anfield.<\/p>\n Get all the latest football news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now ><\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Sporting director Richard Hughes was heavily involved in hiring Iraola during his time at Bournemouth and is again spearheading the recruitment of the highly rated coach.<\/p>\n The Reds are believed to be keen to wrap up a deal with Iraola before the start of the World Cup next week, which would allow the 43-year-old a lengthy acclimatisation period before pre-season training.<\/p>\n Slot was sacked last weekend after Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal.<\/p>\n The Dutchman had led Liverpool to the Premier League title in his debut season, but his follow-up campaign quickly turned into a nightmare.<\/p>\n The death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota last year had a huge impact at Anfield, while the club\u2019s \u00a3450 million (AU$840 million) spending spree on new signings failed to pay off.<\/p>\n Slot\u2019s relationship with star forward Mohamed Salah also deteriorated, while Liverpool fans turned on the former Feyenoord manager due to his team\u2019s lifeless performances and poor results.<\/p>\n