Liverpool appear to have made their decision on a new manager. Following the departure of Arne Slot, the English club's leaders have intensified contacts with Andoni Iraola, who is considered the main candidate to take charge of the team next season.

According to reports, Liverpool's sporting director is working to finalize the deal with the Basque coach. Various media sources even speak of a preliminary agreement between the parties, which indicates that the choice of the "Reds" is already clear.

Iraola, who recently left Bournemouth, has beaten off competition from other rumoured names for the Liverpool job. The Spanish coach was also on Milan's radar but preferred to wait for the chance to manage a big club in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Liverpool have officially parted ways with Slot after a disappointing season, paving the way for a new era at Anfield. Barring any last-minute surprises, Iraola is expected to be the next manager of the English team.