Liverpool Rumours 4

21 May 2026 13:55:17
A lot of noise on Twitter that Iraola is now in line to replace Slot.

21 May 2026 14:51:47
Turn the sound off and wait for the official new pal ;-).

21 May 2026 13:06:54
Been told with caution (meaning, my source isn’t entirely convinced) that that we may announce Slot leaving ahead of the game this weekend.

Diddly out.

21 May 2026 13:26:30
😮 Interesting.

21 May 2026 13:31:32
Thanks, Ned.

If they made up their mind, I think that's a very good call.

Everyone gets their fond farewells, and appreciation. Including Slot, who for all his failings the last 15 months, still managed to produce a title with 5 months work lol.

21 May 2026 13:32:12
Doubt it, unless he's walking away.

I think it'll be after the games have been played. Always maintained it'll be when the season has ended.

21 May 2026 13:32:29
That would ease the tension dramatically, for all involved.

21 May 2026 13:35:03
If they don't announce it, I feel Boo's may show up instead of appreciating applause. Please, let's make the best of our final game.

21 May 2026 13:39:35
Iroala has jumped to 5/4 favourite out of nowhere. I'm not totally convinced on him yet, but interesting candidate.

21 May 2026 13:39:39
Cheers, Ned.

21 May 2026 13:42:25
Ned, thank you for the good information.

Is there any news about the next manager?

21 May 2026 13:47:32
Think if they was going to announce his departure, it will be a couple of days after Sunday. He should have been let go every day since November, but somehow survived, so whats another couple of days matter now.

21 May 2026 13:55:55
Funky061, Iraola would be a very good choice for us. His style of play is very much like the Klopp/Buvac heavy metal pressing and fast/direct attacking.

I think Klopp eventually realised, though, that in the English game with 2 domestic cups and 38 league games, that playing that way doesn't work over a full season if you're also trying to compete in a European competition and go deep into those cups. Hence why he and Buvac parted ways and we went to a more reserved pressing game with Lijnders as the assistant, which then brought us the trophies we won between 2019-2024. The Buvac era was riddled with hamstring injuries, poor winters when the schedule was busier, going out of the FA Cup early in January and then losing European finals at the end of the season because we were gassed out.

As fun as it was, it didn't lend itself well to winning trophies in England. Lijnders is much maligned in these parts, but as an assistant manager to Klopp, they found an approach that made us the best team in Europe.

Iraola may need to make those same adjustments or tactical tweaks as well, in my opinion. But I think he's easily a good enough manager and tactician to do it. I'd be ecstatic if he came in. I prefer Hoeness, but either choice would fill me with optimism for the new season.

21 May 2026 13:59:32
Can't see any announcement being before the game.

21 May 2026 14:05:38
Is right, Ned. 🙏

21 May 2026 14:06:11
Ned is correct, they have to announce it before the game, as his Ryanair flight to Ibiza leaves at half time.

21 May 2026 14:07:01
Yeah, I can't see that happening personally, but we can all live in hope!

21 May 2026 14:08:25
Anyone else think we, if it is Iraola, then perhaps a bigger squad with more quality, that Klopp didn't have, may handle it better?

5 subs too nowadays.

There's nothing stopping us changing tactics during the game to suit. We don't have to do it for 90 mins, do we? One thing Slot did show us, is that in-game tactical changes can reap rewards.

21 May 2026 14:13:56
Could be a mutual agreement announced as it would give him a send off for winning no.20.

21 May 2026 14:21:12
All over Twitter, and all. Hope there are legs to it.

21 May 2026 14:31:02
It would definitely give the players a boost, nevermind the noise in the ground.

21 May 2026 14:33:40
That is my main concern too, MK. I've no doubt he is a good coach, but even Mr. Heavy Metal dialed it back very early.

I also think Klopp came in at a better time to press. Teams are cuter at playing around the press these days, or as we've seen early this season, over the press and latching onto second balls.
This is a monster club, so it's a step up in that regard for him. But, as you said, he is not used to coaching or even taking part himself in the 3 day a week schedule.

Low blocks will also be new for him. I also have a slight concern that two good seasons with us would equal a switch to Madrid. I don't feel he will be as connected as Arteta is to the Gunners, or Xabi might have been with us.

So I agree he is a very good coach, but I have concerns. I hope the suits see something special about him rather than it just being the case of "make it more like Klopp".

21 May 2026 14:42:22
It's a very interesting decision:
Announce he's leaving before match, by mutual agreement, then everyone can say let's hear Anfield at its loudest for him winning No.20, for the team to win on Sunday and ensure UCL football and as a special tribute to our legends who will leave us this summer. It probably stops all chances of booing and signs being raised saying 'Slot out' taking place.


Cons: Not many I can think of.
Don't announce it and it could become toxic in the ground, an awful way to end a very bad season. I don't see the positive in this approach if it's already decided he's leaving.
But that's just my opinion on the last day of the season.

21 May 2026 14:42:53
Ned, it makes perfect sense because if he is leaving before the game, no matter how the game goes, the atmosphere will be better.
If Slot is leaving and it's announced after the game, and it's not going well, the Booes will be spoiling the last games. So it makes no sense not to announce it. Will Slot announce it tomorrow in the press conference.

21 May 2026 14:43:35
Seems like the Iraolas have found a Spanish tutor in Liverpool. If they stay here long enough his kids will Spanish with a Scouse accent.

21 May 2026 15:29:23
Hooray for that!!! Thanks, Ned.

21 May 2026 15:51:39
Fantastic, Ned. The only reason I see that happening is fan appeasement and for the opportunity to say "thanks" to Slot for delivering the title last season. Time heals or lessens all wounds. Not worked out, but we all move on.

21 May 2026 16:38:54
If it is announced at the game, we should behave with quality, as we always do. He led the team, he's part of our history. I'm sure we can treat him correctly for 10 minutes. YNWA.

21 May 2026 11:41:16
This is from Chris Royce. Doesn't tweet much but when he does he is pretty relaible. Guess we will all find out soon.

The Liverpool board have decided not to continue with Arne Slot as manager for the 26/27 season.



Having previously opted to give Slot more time to turn things around, the decision to sack Slot was made over the weekend following conversations with senior players. #LFC.

21 May 2026 12:20:26
Disappointing, it was the weekend? I thought they could have figured it out the same time as the fans, November.

Hey ho. Finally got there.

Let the new and successful chapter start Monday onwards.

Thank you, AS, for guiding the team to no20.

21 May 2026 12:33:20
Lad's Chris Royce is a freelance journalist who posts on Twatter and FB. Now, I'm not in no way saying that he's lying, but I'd definitely take it with a pinch of salt for now. Let's just see if any other jernos come out with it.

21 May 2026 12:45:02
If enough people announce and share it, the club will eventually be pressured into responding.

21 May 2026 13:06:48
You may be right, but I would prefer to listen to someone like Chris rather than journalists who are just fed info from the club to spin their own narrative.

Guess we will know in a week or so.

21 May 2026 13:46:46
Well, Slobby, according to Mrs.BIL, I'm never right, mate. 😉

21 May 2026 14:00:40
Someone like Chris 😆 I've never heard of the bloke.

21 May 2026 14:33:17
What took em so long to realise the guy is an **** who learned social skills to cover that up

21 May 2026 11:25:56
Hi All,
Seb Hoeness is about to move away from the Swabians. Matthias Jaissle is considered as a potential replacement. Mr Hoeness has at least two options - one abroad (possibly LFC) and another domestic.

21 May 2026 11:04:56
Hearing some news today that Konate has not been offered a new contract, and it is LFC that are reluctant, not him. If so, maybe Hughes and Edwards are smart after all. Konate has been shambolic at best this season.

I personally believe he has been a massive part of the problem.

I know we have got 2 youngsters coming inc, but can I ask folks who they would like to see coming in, I wonder if this is why the Kounde rumours are doing the rounds?

21 May 2026 12:24:15
Kounde and Jacquet coming in to replace Konate and Gomez would be great business in my opinion. I really hope the Kounde deal happens as he is a ready made starter at either RB or CB. Jacquet will be fully fit by pre-season and ready to kick on, as we've not paid £60m for him to sit on the bench. Leoni will be fully fit by pre-season start as well and he's used his time injured to learn English and massively build up his strength and conditioning so he could be banging on the door to get starts as well.



If our CB options were Virgil, Leoni, Jacquet and Kounde we'd be in a very good position next season. The club also seem to really rate the young lad we signed; Mor Talla Ndiaye. I would not be surprised to see him get minutes next season as a 5th choice CB option. Kounde makes a lot of sense though as a RB/CB, because we can't rely on Bradley to definitely be fully fit for the start of the season and Frimpong has struggled badly so far.

21 May 2026 12:34:26
Barca have money issues, we know, I'd be very surprised if Kounde leaves for us, or at all tbh.

Kounde prefers CD over RB, however he links well with Yamal and pops a goal in here and there.

Love him to join, but... cannot see it personally.

21 May 2026 12:36:07
That's not a bad defensive line up if hopefully the Kounde deal goes ahead. Having said that, Virgil needs to wise up big time next season.

21 May 2026 12:41:43
Don't write off Senesi for a free-transfer.

I was told about this a long time ago, but believe it still has some legs.

Liverpool at looking being strategic in the market, saving money in certain areas they feel are stronger in (ie CB with VVD, Leoni, Jacquet + youngsters).

Senesi would be a sensible option considering Prem experience and lower salary expectations than a Kounde for instance.

21 May 2026 13:01:35
Virg, with a top partner, will be grand. Bloke's about to turn 35 and has played every minute of the Premier League in fairness.

21 May 2026 13:09:44
Yeah, I think that is a fair point. He never gets a break and it's hard to be 100% all of the time without a break. He has been having plenty of breaks on the pitch though, lol.

21 May 2026 13:10:17
Senesi would be good business on a free.

21 May 2026 14:47:26
Maybe buying a proper DM would be best for all CBs, our ridiculously soft midfield, and 'Goals Against' stats in general?

22 May 2026 00:41:33
Like Robbo and Mo before him, VVD, his career has peaked. It was an immense peak, and, like Ali, Robbo and Mo, he was the best player in the world in his chosen position for a number of years. Sadly, his performance and also, as captain, his influence on the team has begun, inevitably, to decline.

Maybe he has one year left in him playing for us, but without DM cover in front of him and Konate next to him, we will be very weak at the back again next season.

21 May 2026 10:27:28
I’ve seen this posted by Chris Royce. Don’t know if he is linked to the club? Exclusive: The Liverpool board have decided not to continue with Arne Slot as manager for the 26/27 season.

Having previously opted to give Slot more time to turn things around, the decision to sack Slot was made over the weekend following conversations with senior players.

21 May 2026 11:59:20
Only a week or so to go, and we will get answers.

21 May 2026 10:09:40
Slot is leaving come what May, the only way Slot stays is if Liverpool can't get their target. 🎯

21 May 2026 11:55:46
Who's the target 🌝

21 May 2026 12:35:42
Matt Targett.

21 May 2026 13:52:49
Sebastian Hoeness or Andoni Iraola.

21 May 2026 10:06:39
I see the links to £80-120m signings like Yan Diomande, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola and Eduardo Camavinga are seriously dying down in the media.

My theory is that there are so many players wanting out/potentially leaving (Macca, Salah, Robbo, Alisson, Jones, Konate, Chiesa, Gomez, Gakpo) that the club are having to rethink the level of money that can be spent on individual players. It looks like there could be a huge turnover with the playing staff in the summer.

We're now being linked now with players that seem to be more in the £30-60m bracket. Jarrod Bowen, Lamine Camara, Magnhes Akliouche, Bazoumana Toure, Antonio Nusa, Adam Wharton etc. These are typically the kinds of signings we did well with around the 2014-2018 period. Salah, Mane, Firmino, Wijnaldum etc.

I think we might be in for a summer of massive change. Whether that includes Slot or not.

21 May 2026 12:03:10
If we're buying to replace, we would have to get a steer on who was leaving and for how much. I don't think we're at that stage of planning (sadly).

I think the random links are just that, random guesses, as we're in a bit of flux.

21 May 2026 12:26:59
I reckon nearly as many as last summer leave.

21 May 2026 12:59:42
Akliouche and Wharton definitely aren't 30-60 mill players, MK...

21 May 2026 13:10:23
Has anyone seen Akliouche? Left-footed forwards peak my interest. What do we think of Minteh? I only see him against the big sides with lots of space to run into.

21 May 2026 13:11:24
Perfectly set up for Iraola to work his magic.

21 May 2026 14:16:09
Patrik, Akliouche is rumoured at around £50m as Monaco have missed out on European football and need to make sales.

Wharton has been rumoured at around £60m as well. Though I do think Palace will push for more like £75m. The difference between Wharton and Camavinga, though, is Wharton won't be on £250k+ a week.

21 May 2026 15:41:36
I like the idea of Wharton, but I do worry that he will not bring the physicality we need in that area of the pitch.

20 May 2026 21:24:20
Arne Slot will stay on as manager next season, hence why a couple of players are looking to move away.

We are not in talks with any managers named on this platform or their representatives.

Slot will be here for at least another season.

Not what we wanted to hear or happen, but there you go.

20 May 2026 21:31:51
Absolute disaster by the owners if he stays.

20 May 2026 21:33:56
@thomolfc, Where did you hear that??

20 May 2026 21:36:20
I'm hearing so many different things from different places. No offence to anyone, but I'm ignoring all until the end of the season. Only then will we really know what's going on.

20 May 2026 21:38:58
Or masterstroke if they are proved right.

20 May 2026 21:48:30
@Raceylfc, FSG won't get rid of him after previously winning the PL.

They would only make a move if the club is affected financially, ie dropping attendance. A few boos around the ground won't force their hand, imo.

20 May 2026 21:53:42
More ITKs than non-ITKS at this point.

20 May 2026 21:55:29
So that's based on your opinion.
Well I believe it then.

20 May 2026 21:59:44
FSG should get rid of him regardless of winning the PL, this season & the tail end of last one has been absolutely awful.
A huge majority of fans want him gone, in fact, if anyone wants him to stay - what are they seeing we can’t. A good coach faces adversity & finds a way. Slot certainly hasn’t, we’ve been getting worse, not better. He’s completely collapsed a winning team & their mentality.

Showed zero tactical acumen this season, has no connection with the fans, clears off abroad at every opportunity.
Results have been poor, performances have been terrible, breaking multiple records in a truly awful season that we have been extremely lucky to get CL because others have been poor.

20 May 2026 22:00:21
The 'imo' says it's just your guesswork.

20 May 2026 22:05:17
Is everything not guesswork until it's fact?

20 May 2026 22:06:43
Just make that up, did you? At least cite your sources.

20 May 2026 22:14:22
Coincidentally I've been asking myself, which target would want to join us, I mean look at the hot mess we were and still are and want to join now you bring this, players wanting to leave bcos Arne Slot is staying.

Maybe the truth has been in our face the whole time, maybe Salah somehow got wind the owners aren't budging on Slot hence the domino effect.
Shiver me f****** timbers.

20 May 2026 22:15:55
As much as I don't want this to be true.....

I can see it happening, players leaving, potential reports on players leaving, the assistant he wanted leaving his job with links to us.
Maybe the board see it as a full changing of guard from the Klopp ways and into another era, ship out the trouble causes (not that I think they are).



Just sense he stays, My God I hope I'm wrong.













My heads points at players leaving, reports of other players potentially leaving, the assistant.

20 May 2026 22:17:13
Imo RSVP Gyac LOL LMAO ROFL fankooooooooo.

20 May 2026 22:18:08
I think most of the staff who work for LFC must visit this site. Everyone seems to know someone or something. I suppose it's a rumour site and anything stated on here is just that until it isn't. Semenyo and Guehi taught me that.

20 May 2026 22:30:10
Who the f*** is that guy?

20 May 2026 22:38:03
SA is correct.

Here's a hypothetical: If Pep G was open to coming to Liverpool after a break - like Klopp, would you be ok with Slot getting 10 games of the new season?

20 May 2026 22:53:46
This has all the hallmarks of Rodgers in 14/15.

Getting battered away from home at the end of the season by a team from the midlands. Check.

Successful season followed by abject dross. Check.

Being knocked out of the Champions League in a feeble & pathetic manner. Check.

Coach who has no clue on how to organise a defence & midfield. Check.

Just about scraping 60 points and haemorrhaging goals. Check.

Normalising not winning at Anfield.

Check.

Coach throwing everyone under the bus to protect his own position. Check.

Some random being brought in as assist coach. Check.

An impending mediocre transfer window (the dross we're looking at including Dumfries, Koopmeiners, Nusa)!.

Slot might well survive the summer, but he won't make it past November. We'll have all the same issues as this season as Slot neither has the minerals to sort it out nor will we bring in the right personnel.

20 May 2026 23:07:46
Last year we could have won the league, the Champions League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the FA Trophy, Community Shield, the Best Pies Cup, even the Eurovision Song Contest, but that doesn't mean Slot should stay now the way we have been performing this year.

If we all can see it, I'm sure the powers that be can see it. Get rid soon as!!
Sorry folks, rant over.....I'll get my coat.

20 May 2026 23:18:09
Even if Slot manages into next season, he is absolutely not guaranteed to stay the full season as the OP strangely states.

20 May 2026 23:25:16
A bit dramatic that, Tobi. The club will always invite decent players, and as much as things aren't good, there are loads of exaggerations floating about. We're not even at the end of the season yet, and people are crying and moaning. Patience is a virtue (or so they say). If they bring in another Hodgson, then we'll all spew up, but regardless of their faults, they brought in a manager who added another league trophy, so they deserve some credit, regardless of "it was Klopp's team" shabite that lingered about.

New start, new manager - let's just look ahead, and this season will be forgotten about if they get it right.

20 May 2026 23:45:31
I'm going to take a nap. Wake me up on Monday morning.

21 May 2026 00:01:01
Lid, don't agree. I can guarantee u that whatever Slot sold the likes of Wirtz on, I'm sure he hasn't kept his word. Who would want to come and play for this guy in the current set up?

21 May 2026 00:03:33
"Cite your sources" lol, does anyone?

21 May 2026 00:34:10
Yeah, Faith, anybody who's genuine usually has no issue giving us at least a general idea of how they come across info. But there are a few who just share opinions or copy and paste without citing because they like to be seen as being ITK. I'm not familiar with ThomoLFC; forgive me if I'm wrong, but he seems new to the site, at least as an ITK.

Most newbies/ITKs usually introduce themselves and give a little background info for context. He's had no problem responding with opinions but ignores questions about sources. Even if he were a little wary of giving a backstory, it's a little strange that he ignores the question entirely. Not even a simple "Someone I work with who's close to the club."

21 May 2026 00:34:52
Coming thick n fast these ITKs.

21 May 2026 00:48:12
BS. He's gone. FSG would not survive the backlash if he stayed.

21 May 2026 04:54:29
@ThomoLFC, I don't have any proof it will happen, but in my opinion the sun will almost definitely rise tomorrow morning, and going out on a limb, it'll probably do the same the day after. That's guess work based on empirical evidence gathered over 60 odd years.

Slot is staying is an opinion.

There's a bit of a difference.

21 May 2026 06:01:09
FSG bigwig John Henry has told me Slot is definitely going while we powwowed at an industry event.

"Slot is definitely going," the thin-lipped and bespectacled American whispered to me across the urinals in a dream I had just now.

21 May 2026 06:48:50
My opinion, is the only way Slot stays is if the managers we've identified are not available or not ready to join us.

I know we had a manager ready made for us in Alonso, but if he wasn't willing to work within the current structure of the club or LFC weren't willing to change it, then he was never going to be chosen.

But like I said above, no offense to any who post us information, but I think we aren't going to know anything until after the Brentford game.



Personally, if Slot is unsettled/unhappy in England and the squad have turned against him, then it's madness that he chooses to stay even if the club do want to keep him. That is down to pride/ego, call it what you want.

21 May 2026 08:09:36
I keep seeing the comments about Slot jetting off home at every opportunity - whilst I agree that his time is up, how do we know he really does this? Is someone on airport watch every day to check his comings and goings, or are we just perpetuating something and ITK said a few months ago? I know it's a rumours site, but the number of ITKs now with contradicting info suggests they are as ITK as the rest of us.

21 May 2026 08:20:30
Unfortunately Johnny, there is photographic evidence of Slot's disappearing acts, both at airports and when he's buggered off to London for a few days. The rumours this week are that he gave the players 4 days off after the Villa debacle, which he went off to sun himself in Ibiza and a number of the players went off to Monte Carlo for an end of season party.

It does seem that he's running a social club/pub side and not a football club.

21 May 2026 08:34:01
I'm with Jonny on this. If half of what is being reported is true regarding Slot's supposed time-off, it seems inconceivable that the owners would sanction it. The only way, possibly, is if he and they know that he is leaving, and sacking him, at this stage, is more trouble than it's worth?

21 May 2026 08:35:21
A monumental powerplay in motion if this is true. How to prove a point that is detrimental to the entire club. Slot and Amorin prove that data can be a bum steer.

21 May 2026 08:44:08
FSG won't get rid unless they are 100% sure that they can get their managerial target, on their terms, at the right time. Carra alluded to the fact that the decision makers need to eat some humble pie before they bullet Slot. There is more upside for them as professionals if they can keep Slot, have a successful summer and win something next year, despite this being pie in the sky to us fans, that can see that it's all falling apart.

Whatever happens, there needs to be changes and our start to the season needs to be convincing.

21 May 2026 09:23:40
"Masterstroke if they are proved right" is exactly why they should not be leading Liverpool FC. The ego to prove they are smarter than everyone can end up becoming the most important thing.

21 May 2026 10:02:02
Garbage. Not one hope in the world is he our manager after next week. Zero.

21 May 2026 11:07:01
Can't be an itk

Because

There's no

Space

Between his

Rumour.

21 May 2026 15:13:58
Thommo,

You're wrong.

ITK

Figured out.