Bournemouth-linked Iraola faces Liverpool backroom and squad questions
Former winger Matt Ritchie ends his playing career and returns to AFC Bournemouth as technical director, working on recruitment, player pathways, squad planning and football strategy.
Report claims Darwin Nunez could return to Liverpool if he exits Al-Hilal, offering cover for Isak in Iraola’s pressing system. Salah’s exit leaves wide gaps, with Yan Diomande among targets.
Liverpool teen Rio Ngumoha dazzles on England debut amid Bayern interest. Iraola urged to keep and integrate the winger after a player of the match display, with the Reds adamant he will stay.
Ex-Bournemouth chief Richard Hughes, who hired Iraola at the Vitality and helped sign Kerkez and Alex Scott, is in advanced talks to leave Liverpool for Saudi, denting Iraola’s Anfield plans.
