Liverpool are closing in on appointing Andoni Iraola as their new manager with an agreement already reached between the two parties.
Liverpool chiefs will have tasked the former Bournemouth boss with turning their fortunes around following a tough season on and off the pitch at Anfield.
The Reds produced a miserable defence of their Premier League title as they finished fifth and 25 points behind champions Arsenal, although they faced the heartbreaking loss of Diogo Jota, while club-record signing Alexander Isak was impacted by injury throughout the campaign.
Meanwhile, Iraola led the Cherries to sixth and Europa League football, following an outstanding second half of the season on the south coast.
The 43-year-old arrives at Anfield as one of the best young coaches in European football, and a manager who is brilliant tactically and loves to play the high-intensity football that Reds supporters love.
While Liverpool still have a lot of good players in their ranks, there will be changes this summer, with some enforced after the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate this summer.
Incomings are on their way, especially in attacking areas where there is a shortage of quality and depth after Salah's exit.
Romano: Liverpool In Talks Over 'Fast' Yan Diomande Deal
Yan Diomande
Liverpool's priority is to sign a replacement for Salah this summer, and RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande has emerged as one of their top targets to replace the Egyptian on the right after a breakthrough campaign for the Bundesliga outfit.
The 19-year-old scored 13 goals and registered a further 10 assists this term for Leipzig, which are impressive numbers for a teenager, and reports in Germany have suggested that the club value him at up to £130m.
As well as his goal contribution numbers, Diomande has also impressed with his pressing intensity and his work rate, which prove he is a team player despite being someone who causes nightmares for defenders.
Romano has issued the latest on Liverpool's pursuit of Diomande, who is also a target for Paris Saint-Germain, on his YouTube channel, with the player's representatives wanting a deal wrapped up before the World Cup begins on June 11.
He said: "Liverpool are in negotiations. They are on it, for sure. PSG are also speaking with the player's camp. The battle is on.
"I can tell you the preference on the player side is to do the deal fast before the start of the World Cup so Diomande can go to the World Cup without thinking. They will try to accelerate the deal before the World Cup.
"It will depend on Leipzig. It is never easy to negotiate with them but Liverpool and PSG are both working on it."
Diomande Would be Iraola's Next Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo
Semenyo exploded under Iraola at the Vitality Stadium prior to his move to Manchester City, scoring 10 Premier League goals this season before his transfer in the January window.
Like Diomande, Semenyo showed he could play on both flanks during his time with Bournemouth, and he caused big issues for his opponents.
Germany-based journalist Seb Stafford-Bloor is someone who has watched a lot of Diomande during the 2025-26 campaign, and he even said himself that the Ivorian 'reminds me of Semenyo'.
It appears as though Diomande isn't going to come cheap this summer, but he has the attributes to thrive under Iraola at Anfield if a move does materialise.