Liverpool's Next Manager: Who's in the Frame if Slot's Time is Up?

Liverpool's Champions League football appears secure for another season, which might just be enough to spare Arne Slot from the axe—for now. But make no mistake, the writing feels rather permanent on this particular wall.

The fanbase was apoplectic after the Manchester United defeat, and few would bet their house on Slot surviving much longer in the job. Add to that the bitter pill of Xabi Alonso landing the Chelsea gig whilst Liverpool are left with what feels like a distinctly second-rate option, and you've got all the ingredients for serious discontent.

With speculation mounting, let's sift through the current betting odds on Oddschecker to identify who might be next through the Anfield gates.

10. Pep Lijnders

Klopp's former right-hand man represents a huge gamble. His time at Red Bull Salzburg was nothing short of a disaster, and he's currently serving as Guardiola's assistant at Manchester City. When Enzo Maresca takes over at City, Lijnders could find himself surplus to requirements.

9. Steven Gerrard

How spectacularly would things need to implode for Liverpool to turn to their former captain?

8. Simone Inzaghi

Now plying his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal, Inzaghi was previously approached when Liverpool knew Klopp was departing. Whether he'd reject them a second time remains the question.

7. Unai Emery

There's genuine intrigue here. Emery has performed miracles at Aston Villa, yet that role has its ceiling. He's earned another crack at a genuine heavyweight—should he fancy it.

6. Oliver Glasner

Palace's departure looms for the summer, and Glasner will certainly attract interest from bigger spenders. However, his final season at Selhurst Park and how he's conducted himself might mean it's a more modest suitor that comes calling rather than a giant.

5. Jurgen Klopp

The dream scenario. Nobody's quite ready to let that one go, are we?

4. Julian Nagelsmann

The Germany manager is widely expected to return to club football after the World Cup, and links to the Premier League have been persistent throughout his career.

3. Luis Enrique

Here's the obvious choice if Liverpool can prise him away. As Danny Murphy noted recently: "If they win the Champions League, I would be doing everything I can to get Luis Enrique. His team play the best football—exactly what fans want to see. What more can he do at PSG if they win it again?" The Spanish tactician has long been rumoured to crave another challenge, and a Liverpool rebuild would certainly fit that bill.

2. Sebastian Hoeness

Stuttgart's continued overachievement in the Bundesliga keeps Hoeness in the conversation for the Premier League's biggest jobs. Some see him as the heir apparent to Klopp's legacy.

1. Andoni Iraola

The betting favourite. Iraola ticks multiple boxes: he's potentially available, he deploys an aggressive, high-intensity style that aligns perfectly with Liverpool's football philosophy, and crucially, he's already proven himself in the Premier League.

Of course, just as speculation reached fever pitch, James Pearce confirmed Slot remains safe. For now, at least.