Bournemouth's former manager Andoni Iraola is set to join Liverpool as their new head coach, replacing Arne Slot. Iraola has agreed a two-year deal with the Reds. The 43-year-old Spaniard has a reputation for delivering front-foot, aggressive football, which aligns with Liverpool's preferred playing style. Iraola is keen to bring his assistants from Bournemouth, Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, to Anfield as part of his coaching staff. However, Bournemouth are yet to have any formal contact from either Elphick or Cooper regarding their futures. Liverpool are keen to make an appointment at the earliest possible opportunity and want a manager who fits their preferred playing style. The hiring process at Anfield is being led by Richard Hughes, Liverpool's sporting director, who previously worked with Iraola at the Cherries. The Reds sacked Slot on Saturday, just a year after the Dutchman guided them to the Premier League title. Iraola left Bournemouth at the end of the season and is the clear favourite for the role at Anfield. According to a report in The Athletic, Iraola is set to sign a two-year deal. Iraola has favoured short-term deals throughout his coaching career at Cypriot side AEK Larnaca, Spanish teams Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano, and Bournemouth. A formal announcement confirming Iraola's appointment is expected this week. The Isak saga which damaged two seasons - Published2 days ago The hiring process at Anfield is being led by Richard Hughes, Liverpool's sporting director, who previously worked with Iraola at the Cherries. The Reds sacked Slot on Saturday, just a year after the Dutchman guided them to the Premier League title. Iraola left Bournemouth at the end of the season and is the clear favourite for the role at Anfield. According to a report in The Athletic, Iraola is set to sign a two-year deal. Iraola has favoured short-term deals throughout his coaching career at Cypriot side AEK Larnaca, Spanish teams Mirandes and Rayo Vallecano, and Bournemouth. A formal announcement confirming Iraola's appointment is expected this week.