Iraola calls for more Liverpool signings ahead of pre-season tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Liverpool's new head coach Andoni Iraola has emphasized the urgent need for squad reinforcements at a press conference in Chicago, where the team is preparing for its pre-season tour. Iraola identified particular deficiencies, specifically a need for a winger and defensive depth due to injury concerns. He expressed that the club is under-equipped for the coming season, with only two new signings this summer. As the transfer window nears its end, time is running out for the club to make necessary additions. Bradley Barcola remains a primary target, though negotiations with PSG face challenges due to his high valuation.
- •Andoni Iraola stresses a need for squad improvements at Liverpool.
- •The team is currently in Chicago for its pre-season tour.
- •Liverpool has made only two signings since last season ended.
- •Injuries have created vulnerabilities in defense and on the wing.
- •Bradley Barcola is a key target, valued highly by PSG.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Andoni Iraola reiterates desperate need for Liverpool signings with ‘very thin’ warning to FSG
"Andoni Iraola has doubled down on his message to Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) that further investment in the squad is essential this summer.At his introductory press conference last week...
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