Iraola states Liverpool will strengthen 'quite thin' squad before deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed the team will add players to their roster, acknowledging the current squad is lacking depth. Departures of key players such as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, coupled with injuries and pending transfers, have left the team in need of reinforcements. Liverpool has initiated interest in players like PSG's Bradley Barcola and Brighton's Yankuba Minteh but has faced obstacles with valuations and injuries. The club is focused on the upcoming transfer deadline to secure necessary signings to bolster their squad before the new season progresses.
- •Andoni Iraola confirms Liverpool will sign new players.
- •Key departures include Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.
- •Injuries have left the squad light up front.
- •Liverpool is pursuing multiple targets for reinforcement.
- •Transfer deadline pressure mounts for player acquisitions.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Iraola confident Liverpool will seal late-window deals amid thin squad and forward pursuit
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Coach Iraola confident Liverpool will add to 'quite thin' squad
"Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola insists they will "definitely sign some players" after admitting his squad is still "quite thin". The departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate - plus the pending sale of Curtis Jones - have in no way been offset by the recruitment of Spain winger Victor Muñoz and Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet and a loan deal for fellow centre-back Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.
"Andoni Iraola has said there will be more signings at Liverpool before the end of the transfer window.Liverpool have made three senior signing so far this summer, with Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:30 PMIraola confident Liverpool will seal late-window deals amid thin squad and forward pursuit
Andoni Iraola has said there will be more signings at Liverpool before the end of the transfer window.Liverpool have made three senior signing so far this summer, with Victor Munoz and Jeremy Jacquet ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 11:03 AMCoach Iraola confident Liverpool will add to 'quite thin' squad
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola insists they will "definitely sign some players" after admitting his squad is still "quite thin". The departures of Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate - plus the pending sale of Curtis Jones - have in no way been offset by the recruitment of Spain winger Victor Muñoz and Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet and a loan deal for fellow centre-back Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.
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