Liverpool are working on reinforcements for the summer transfer window, and Andoni Iraola could be looking to raid his former club, Bournemouth.
Signing a winger looks set to be one of Liverpool's priorities in the summer transfer window after it was confirmed that Mohamed Salah would be leaving the club.
The Merseyside club are struggling in the pursuit of a new winger, with Bradley Barcola considered untouchable by Paris Saint-Germain and Yan Diomande preferring a move to the French club over the Reds.
Liverpool may now have to explore alternative targets, as there is no doubt they need to bring in a winger in the summer transfer window after Salah's departure.
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According to a report from Team Talk, Liverpool are interested in signing Bournemouth playmaker Marcus Tavernier in the summer transfer window, after he enjoyed the 'best season of his career' under Iraola last time out.
The Reds face competition from a number of Premier League clubs, but they are keeping a close eye on developments, particularly with Iraola managing him during his time at Bournemouth.
Liverpool are yet to make a formal approach for the player, but they are informed of his situation and are keeping a close eye on him.
Tavernier, who could cost £40m, produced 11 goal contributions for Bournemouth in the Premier League as they finished in sixth place, qualifying for Europe under Iraola.
Liverpool could look to bring in players that Iraola trusts as they aim to head back in the right direction. Tavernier is capable of playing out wide, but he did spend a lot of time under Iraola in an attacking midfield position.
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Liverpool Have Winger Alternatives
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Liverpool do have a list of alternative targets that they could explore for the winger position in the summer transfer window.
According to reports, Koln forward Said El Mala is also a target for Liverpool after they saw a €100m bid rejected for Diomande.
The Reds still have plenty of time remaining in the transfer window to secure a new wide player, as it appears they want to sign two this summer.
Liverpool already secured the signature of Victor Munoz, but it seems they are looking to bring in an elite-level winger, allocating a large part of their budget after the Diomande bid.