Man United may hand Liverpool an ultimatum as major update emerges

Liverpool and Fenway Sports Group have a lot of decisions to make before the 2026-27 season gets underway.

Things just haven't gone to plan for the Anfield outfit this term with fans left without anything to celebrate after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.

This lack of form has massively hindered the Reds' progress with their massive £450 million summer spend left feeling like a bit of a waste.

Liverpool's poor performances have also led to fans questioning whether Arne Slot is the right man for the job or not.

And now, it seems like Manchester United could be on the verge of giving the Anfield outfit an ultimatum.

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."

Liverpool must make their mind up about Arne Slot before it's too late

If we're being honest, it's likely that the man at the helm for Liverpool next season is going to be Slot.

The Dutchman's chances of performing this term have been massively hindered by the number of injuries that his team have suffered across the campaign.

And, if Liverpool were going to cut their losses and get rid of him, it feels like they'd have already done it by now.

However, if FSG do want to sack him, they're going to have to figure out who they want to replace him as soon as possible.

Because, if Iraola opts to join Man United it means that there's one less option on the market for them to explore.

There's obviously no knowing what the future has in store for Liverpool but, if they want to make a change, they need to get a move on.

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