Andoni Iraola wants to become Liverpool manager

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola would love to become the new Liverpool manager, according to ESPN journalist Julien Laurens.

When asked on ESPN FC if Iraola could reverse his decision to leave Bournemouth, Laurens said: “No.

“It’s a good idea, and it’s a bit of a shame when you get to that point, if they do make the Champions League, you would want to see him leading that team into the Champions League.

“Obviously, that would be very special, but, no, there’s no way back. He wants a step up and a bigger club.

“I think, for a long time, he was hoping that maybe Liverpool would get rid of Arne Slot and that would be the perfect fit for him.

“That’s not going to happen for now, so, you know, I don’t rule out the fact that he won’t have a club at the start of next season and he will take a bit of time to make sure that the right offer comes, which might come at Liverpool if Arne Slot doesn’t last until November, for example, that’s a strong possibility.

“But no, I don’t think he can stay at Bournemouth, and again I think he will be very particular in where he goes next, because he wants something quite big and something where he feels is the right project for him.”