Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has confirmed the Reds "need to sign players" as the Premier League giants have received a boost on one transfer target
07:35, 24 Jul 2026
Andoni Iraola is spearheading a new era at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola is spearheading a new era at Liverpool(Image: Getty)
Liverpool are in desperate need of new signings and new manager Andoni Iraola has admitted business must be done.
So far, the Premier League giants have only signed two young talents, French defender Jeremy Jacquet and Spanish winger Victor Munoz. And with gaps in their understocked and injury-hit squad at centre-back, fullback, central midfield, on the wing and up front, fans are growing restless and calling on investment from owners Fenway Sports Group.
Iraola said: "You have to always be open to new options to improve the squad. There are obvious situations that we know where we need to sign players. A winger, for example - we definitely need to sign a winger. But there are other situations that we will have to analyse what the market gives you, what's the cost, how we also see the players we have." With that in mind, here's all the latest news from Anfield.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 21: Liverpool F.C. head coach Andoni Iraola speaks during a press conference at the Chicago Fire Endeavor Health Performance Center ahead of his team's pre-season friendly against Leeds United in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on July 21, 2026. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has a lot of work to do this summer transfer window(Image: Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Akliouche 'learning English'
France international Maghnes Akliouche has been studying English as he considers his transfer possibilities, according to the Press Association.
The Monaco ace has been connected with a Liverpool move, though Paris Saint-Germain are understood to be eager to retain him in Ligue 1.
Our sister title the Liverpool Echo reports the Reds made initial contact with Monaco during the early stages of the transfer window about the £43m-rated winger.
Maghnes Akliouche at World Cup 2026
Maghnes Akliouche has been linked with a Liverpool move(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto/Shutterstock)
However, there is not thought to have been any fresh developments, despite claims suggesting otherwise from other sources.
Akliouche, 24, has netted once for France at international level. He featured once at the World Cup, appearing as a substitute against Iraq during the group phase.
He struggled to break into a forward line that featured another Liverpool target, PSG superstar Bradley Barcola.
Two stars heading elsewhere
Amara Nallo is sent off by referee Craig Pawson during Liverpool's Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace
Amara Nallo is sent off by referee Craig Pawson during Liverpool's Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace(Image: (Daniel Chesterton/Offside/Offside via Getty Images))
Iraola has agreed to the departure of two Liverpool stars during the club's pre-season tour of the United States.
Young centre-back Amara Nallo is set for a move to HJK Helsinki in a temporary deal, reports the Mirror.
The Finnish campaign runs from April through to October, meaning he's anticipated to be back at Anfield prior to the January transfer window opening.
The defender, 19, who arrived at the Reds' academy from West Ham in 2023, was dismissed on his debut as a substitute in a Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven.
He collected a second red card as a substitute in a Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace last season. In doing so he became the first player in Liverpool's history to be sent off in consecutive appearances for the club.
Nallo also featured for the closing 15 minutes against Qarabag in a European triumph last term.
Armin Pecsi
Armin Pecsi is also on the move(Image: Getty Images)
HJK ended fifth in the table last season but secured their place in the Conference League qualifying stages after claiming the domestic cup.
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The Helsinki outfit boast former Premier League frontman Teemu Pukki spearheading their attack after the experienced striker returned to Europe following a stint in Major League Soccer.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have also confirmed that shot-stopper Armin Pecsi has departed the club on a temporary arrangement as well.
The Hungarian talent, 21, joined the Reds 12 months ago, but has now moved on loan to TSV Hartberg of the Austrian Bundesliga.