Crystal Palace moves on as Liverpool targets Andoni Iraola
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:23 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Liverpool is reportedly in negotiations with Andoni Iraola to become their new head coach following the departure of Arne Slot. Crystal Palace has acknowledged they cannot compete for Iraola's services and shifted focus to Pierre Sage, who impressed at Lens last season. Liverpool appears to have also considered Sage's work and that of Sebastian Hoeneß at Stuttgart, though Iraola remains their primary target. Discussions for Sage’s appointment at Palace are expected to commence soon.
- •Liverpool is negotiating with Andoni Iraola for head coach role.
- •Crystal Palace accepts they cannot retain Iraola as coach.
- •Palace will pursue Pierre Sage following Iraola's expected departure.
- •Sage helped Lens achieve a surprise second-place finish last season.
- •Reports indicate Liverpool also impressed by Sebastian Hoeneß.
- 12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Palace Accept Andoni Iraola Joining Liverpool and Target Pierre Sage
"Liverpool are believed to be in negotiations with Iraola with the Basque trainer expected to take charge this week.
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