Man United may hand Liverpool an ultimatum as major update emerges

Man United may hand Liverpool an ultimatum as major update emerges Andoni Iraola is set to rival Michael Carrick for the Manchester United job Due to Liverpool's poor performances, Slot's future has been brought into question . The Dutchman may have won the Premier League last season but, his decision making and his lack of decisiveness has cost Liverpool dearly this term. Several managers have already been linked with the Reds' hot seat including Xabi Alonso.

However, as per a fresh report from The Telegraph , it seems like Man United could be about to rival the Reds for the signing of Andoni Iraola who has also been strongly linked with taking over from Slot . "Andoni Iraola has emerged as the strongest candidate to rival Michael Carrick for the job as Manchester United’s next permanent head coach," they wrote. "There has been a growing expectation that Carrick will be appointed once Champions League qualification is secured, but United have remained adamant they will run a full process in their search and speak to other managers.

"Carrick would appear to be in pole position, having turned United around following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim in early January. "But nothing is agreed and Iraola has significant backing. He is in the running, with sources suggesting it would be no surprise if he is hired.

"United have been wary of a repeat of 2019 when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was promoted from temporary to permanent amid a clamour for him to get the job. "United will talk to other candidates and Telegraph Sport has been told that Iraola is strongly admired by the club for the work he has done at Bournemouth and – in particular – his coaching and attacking style of play. "They think he would fit into what United are trying to do and is destined to be a great coach.