Liverpool’s favourite candidate to replace Arne Slot after Xabi Alonso comes off the market

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Liverpool already know who they want to replace Arne Slot if they decide to make a change this summer.The Dutchman’s position has come under increasing scrutiny after a miserable end to the season, with Liverpool’s hierarchy now facing a major decision over whether to stick or twist. He would have been the dream for many supporters, but he was never the club’s favourite choice.

The latest reports suggest that’s Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola. Arteta-ball isn't easy on the eye, despite what he might claim 👀 Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images Andoni Iraola emerges as Liverpool’s leading Arne Slot replacementAccording to Foot Mercato, Liverpool are not ruling out ending Slot’s time in charge, and have already activated a path towards the soon-to-depart Bournemouth boss.Richard Hughes knows Iraola very well, having been the man who brought him to the Premier League during his time on the south coast.

The 43-year-old has done a remarkable job at Bournemouth, taking them to sixth in the Premier League despite losing his centre-back pairing and goalkeeper last summer, before seeing his best player move to Manchester City in January.He has now decided to leave Bournemouth at the end of the season despite attractive offers to stay.Iraola’s style is exactly what Liverpool should be looking for. Is Andoni Iraola the right man to replace Arne Slot this summer? 🤔 Credit: Robin Jones/AFC Bournemouth/Getty Images Liverpool do not just need emotion or intensity if Slot goes.