Liverpool news with two more exits as FSG intervene in Iraola disagreement | Football | Sport

A significant summer of upheaval is taking place at Liverpool. Hot on the heels of Arne Slot’s dismissal, the Reds are now considering further tweaks to both the coaching set-up and playing squad. Liverpool are expected to be proactive in the transfer market during the upcoming window. However, they will require even more reinforcements than initially expected as Ibrahima Konate joins Real Madrid as a free agent.

Slot’s sacking has also seen the Reds associated with numerous candidates to fill the void he has left, with Andoni Iralola appearing to be the frontrunner to take charge. Yet reports are surfacing that the Spaniard has proved a divisive figure within Anfield. Meanwhile, in the latest developments, two additional figures are poised to leave L4…

Two more heading for Anfield exit

Liverpool assistant coaches Sipke Hulshoff and Giovanni van Bronckhorst are poised to follow Slot through the exit door, according to reports. Former Arsenal star Van Bronckhorst arrived at the club in June 2025, while Hulshoff joined alongside Slot a summer prior.

Their anticipated departures follow Liverpool performance coach Ruben Peeters releasing a statement confirming his exit from the club. He had been at Anfield since 2024.

“After two unforgettable seasons at Liverpool FC, it is time to say goodbye,” Peeters wrote. “Winning the Premier League together will always be a special memory and the ultimate highlight of this incredible journey.

“But above all, I’m grateful for two years of going to work every day with such enthusiasm, surrounded by amazing colleagues and great people. Thank you to everyone at Liverpool FC for the trust, support and unforgettable moments.”

Iraola is reportedly keen to bring his Bournemouth assistant Tommy Elphick to Anfield, alongside Pablo de la Torre, Shaun Cooper and Tom Webber. Elphick turned down the opportunity to take charge at Bristol City last week, stoking speculation that he would link up with the Reds this summer.

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FSG disagreement

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes and Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have reportedly found themselves at odds over the impending appointment of Iraola.

It is understood that Liverpool and the former Athletic Club defender have struck an agreement that would hand the Basque coach a two-year contract.

However, former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness claims there has been internal friction over the decision to pursue Iraola.

Wyness told Football Insider: “They decided late in the season on the Slot issue that they were going to have to make a move; they’re now finding themselves picking Iraola because he’s available. Is that really the right way to have gone and picked a manager?

“It could have been a bit of undue haste that they may wish to repent on later on. I’m not entirely convinced that Iraola is the one that they’ve been hunting all season. I think that would have been much clearer, and it would have been labelled earlier.

“There are some question marks, I think internally. I think there’s been a little bit of disagreement between Richard Hughes and the others at the top of Liverpool and as to how they’re going to approach it.

“Iraola is available, and it’s been done quickly, but as I say that brings up a question mark in my mind as to whether he really was the one that they really wanted.”

Nevertheless, the dramatic decision to sever ties with Slot seemed to have received unanimous backing from all parties involved. The Athletic reported that the decision was taken by Hughes and (Michael) Edwards with the understanding of the FSG board. This group includes principal owner John W. Henry, chairman Tom Werner and FSG president Mike Gordon.