Iraola Eyes Liverpool or Bayer, Milan Talks Stalled

Negotiations between AC Milan and Andoni Iraola have stalled, making it increasingly unlikely the former Bournemouth manager will take the helm at San Siro. According to Sky Sports News, the Spaniard is also set to reject an offer from Crystal Palace, reportedly seeing no logical reason to leave a team that finished sixth in the Premier League for one that ended up 15th.

The source indicates Iraola's primary interest lies with Liverpool, should such an opportunity arise. Currently, there are no signs that the Merseyside club is planning to replace Arne Slot. However, Anfield officials are yet to convene for their final season review and assessment. The Liverpool faithful, though, have shown little support for the Dutchman, and reports suggest he has lost the trust of some first-team players. This could potentially alter the situation, despite the current expectation that Slot will remain.

Another club Iraola is reportedly keen on is Bayer Leverkusen, which currently appears to be the most viable option. The "Aspirins" were also linked with Filipe Luis, for whom news broke today that he has already reached an agreement with Monaco.

Regarding AC Milan, leading Italian media outlets also confirm that Iraola is out of contention. The Rossoneri's other options are said to include Mauricio Pochettino, Oliver Glasner, and Xavi Hernandez.