The former Bournemouth boss was appointed this summer as Arne Slot’s successor at Anfield.

Arsenal host Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues at Emirates Stadium while fellow promoted side Hull entertain Manchester United on the same weekend.

The 43-year-old is understood to have signed a two-year contract.

Iraola emerged as the primary target after the surprise sacking of Arne Slot last weekend.

The 43-year-old flew into Liverpool John Lennon Airport on a private jet from San Sebastian.

Bournemouth’s former boss was quickly identified as the primary target following the surprise sacking of head coach Arne Slot on Saturday.

Iraola is a free agent after leaving Bournemouth and the Press Association understands an official approach will be made next week.

Iraola is leaving the Cherries this summer.

The 49-year-old German will replace Andoni Iraola at the Vitality Stadium.

The visitors then felt aggrieved to be denied a second spot-kick.

Amine Adli struck at the death to condemn the Reds to defeat.

Jota’s family were back at Anfield to see the outpouring of emotion which left Mohamed Salah in tears at the final whistle.

Spurs made a move for Dominic Solanke after he scored 21 times in the 2023-24 season for Bournemouth.

Attwell has been in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

The Premier League champions took advantage of Liverpool being in Carabao Cup action this weekend.

Giovani Lo Celso will be asked to step up with Dejan Kulusevski suspended for the Bournemouth fixture.

Bournemouth eased to a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.