​Andoni Iraola appears to have sent a clear message to Liverpool’s ownership about the club’s summer transfer plans. Since the end of last season, the Reds have brought in two new players, Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz, but the squad’s depth in several areas has been compromised by notable departures, including Mo Salah and Andy Robertson, as well as long-term injuries to Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley.
The club remains linked with a broad array of targets in this transfer window, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola standing out among the possibilities. Yet Iraola, the new head coach, could not hide his wish for additional acquisitions before the September 1 deadline. In his introductory press conference as Liverpool boss on Monday, he was inevitably questioned about the club’s transfer plans. Via the Liverpool Echo, he stated: “We’ve signed two players but we need more. We know this; we are working on this. As a coach I want the players here from day one, selfishly, but we know it doesn’t work like this. We’re working hard for those signings.”
If Iraola intended to immediately connect with the fan base, his insistence on needing more reinforcements will likely strike a chord with supporters who are eager to see the squad strengthened while the market remains open. No one expects a repeat of last summer’s record-breaking spending, but after a disappointing 2025/26 campaign and several high-profile exits, it is crucial that FSG back the new manager in the transfer market and give him the best chance to succeed on the pitch.
The Spaniard also touched on the long-running injury issues that have haunted the Reds in recent times. While he anticipates injuries to occur during the season, he also wants to ensure the squad is well-covered in every position to handle the heavy workload. With seven weeks left in the market, there is ample time for additional signings, and activity is expected to accelerate in August as players return from World Cup breaks. We should anticipate further arrivals at Anfield.
A right-sided winger to provide competition for Salah is seen as essential, and Liverpool could benefit from adding a versatile defender capable of covering multiple spots across the backline, as well as a natural defensive midfielder to relieve Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister. Iraola has already been forthright in his message to the hierarchy—FSG must back him now.