Liverpool Sack Title-Winning Manager Arne Slot and Agree Deal for Andoni Iraola

Liverpool reached agreement in principle to appoint Andoni Iraola as manager after sacking Arne Slot on Saturday. The 43-year-old Spaniard left Bournemouth at the end of the season. He is the clear favourite for the role at Anfield.

Talks between Liverpool and Iraola advanced over the last 48 hours, and a deal is in place. Liverpool want to make a managerial appointment at the earliest possible opportunity. They seek a manager who fits their preferred playing style of front-foot, aggressive football.

No approaches have yet been made regarding Iraola's potential coaching staff. The 43-year-old is keen on bringing his assistant at Bournemouth, Tommy Elphick, with him to Liverpool. Tommy Elphick, 38, is a former Bournemouth centre-back and lifelong Liverpool fan.

He turned down the opportunity to become the Bristol City manager last week. BBC Sport understands that Elphick has had no contact yet from Liverpool but would be interested in the opportunity. The hiring process at Anfield is being led by Richard Hughes, Liverpool's sporting director, who previously worked with Iraola at Bournemouth.

Arne Slot guided Liverpool to the Premier League title before his departure on Saturday.