Liverpool sacks Arne Slot as Iraola arrives and Gakpo's future hangs in the balance

Liverpool Football Club dismissed manager Arne Slot after a season that fell short of Champions League qualification and appointed Andoni Iraola from Bournemouth as his successor. Forward Cody Gakpo, a Dutch international, expressed disappointment at the sacking but stressed the need to focus on the upcoming World Cup.

Media reports suggest Liverpool may consider selling Gakpo this summer, with transfer fees estimated between £60 million and £73.5 million. Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid and several Turkish and German clubs have been linked to the player. The potential sale is seen as a way to fund Liverpool’s rebuild, including the replacement of Mohamed Salah and the acquisition of new attacking talent.

Internally, the emergence of teenager Rio Ngumoha and the arrival of new signings could reduce Gakpo’s playing time, prompting speculation about his long‑term role at the club under Iraola’s more aggressive, high‑pressing system.