Andoni Iraola seeks major signing for Liverpool as transfer window opens

Andoni Iraola is actively pursuing a significant signing for Liverpool as he prepares for his first season as head coach. With the summer transfer window now underway, RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has emerged as a primary target. Liverpool is reportedly optimistic about outmaneuvering Paris Saint-Germain in the race for the 19-year-old, although Leipzig has set a high asking price of £112 million. Iraola, a noted admirer of Diomande's playing style, is encouraging Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes to finalize the deal, aiming for the winger to fill the void left by Mohamed Salah's departure. Discussions between Liverpool and Leipzig are said to be ongoing.

• 6:25 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Andoni Iraola is ‘actively pushing’ for blockbuster first Liverpool signing