Liverpool finished fifth in the Premier League standings last season and will hope to improve on that performance under new head coach Andoni Iraola following his appointment
15:12, 15 Jul 2026
Andoni Iraola is expected to be busy in the transfer market
Andoni Iraola is expected to be busy in the transfer market(Image: Getty Images)
Andoni Iraola is aiming to win silverware with Liverpool this coming season — but the new head coach needs reinforcements.
While the Reds have already signed defender Jeremy Jacquet and winger Victor Munoz, more players are expected to arrive on Merseyside over the coming weeks following the departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate. Iraola is also without Hugo Ekitike, who is recovering from a serious Achilles tendon injury.
But who could Liverpool sign this summer? Here, Liverpool.com rounds up the latest news from Anfield, including Iraola's recent comments on signing a new winger before the transfer window slams shut.
Iraola wants a winger
Liverpool's new head coach was asked about the possibility of signing either Bradley Barcola or Yan Diomande during his first press conference in charge of the Reds on Monday.
Both forwards have been linked with a move to Anfield in recent weeks. Iraola replied: "I cannot talk about players from other teams. It is clear we need a player there. I wouldn't say to replace Mo Salah, but we need one more winger.
Iraola is the new Liverpool head coach
Iraola is the new Liverpool head coach(Image: Getty Images)
"There are other situations which are not so clear. We have very good players injured. Ekitike, (Conor) Bradley and Giovanni (Leoni) — players we love.
"We have to take decisions, sometimes it is hard. Sometimes, there is a player we can sign to improve as a team; those decisions we are analyzing.
"At other clubs, they present you with players you don't know. With Liverpool, when they present them, you already know them. It is not easy; it has to be players who have shown a good level."
While Liverpool has already signed Munoz, it's clear another winger is on Iraola's radar. Only time will tell who that player is.
Bowen update
Another winger who's linked with the Reds is Jarrod Bowen after his relegation from the Premier League with West Ham.
Several other teams, including Manchester United, are also believed to be considering a move for the 29-year-old.
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Yet there's still a chance he may stay with the Hammers and try to lead them back into the Premier League. His father-in-law, actor Danny Dyer, recently suggested as much during a chat with talkSPORT. "He's a very great, loyal man," said Dyer.
"First and foremost, he is my family, the father of my grandchildren, of course. It's been tough for him.
"He does deserve Champions League football and whatever decision he makes, or made, I would have supported him. I don't think he's going anywhere, and I think he will rip up the Championship, don't you worry yourself about that."