Bournemouth’s European buzz as Iraola links ripple at Liverpool
Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa, short on minutes, will discuss his future with Andoni Iraola. The winger wants regular football and could look elsewhere if not in plans. Bournemouth links are not mentioned.
Iraola, fresh from Bournemouth, faces contract headaches at Liverpool with Van Dijk, Alisson, Gomez, Endo, Jones and Bajcetic deals up in 2026, after Konate’s free exit highlights £74m value risk.
Bournemouth fan Chris Billam-Smith vows to keep the town’s momentum after Cherries’ first Europa League finish, referencing the 3-0 win at Man United and anticipating huge European nights at Dean Court.
Ex-Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola targets a winger, right-back and midfielder at Liverpool, with interest in Cherries duo Rayan and Alex Scott. Scott links to Richard Hughes noted after Europa League season.
Bournemouth want Lazio keeper Christos Mandas permanently only at a reduced fee from €18m. The 24-year-old will decide after talks, with Lazio considering him amid Ivan Provedel interest from Inter.
Former Bournemouth manager Iraola inherits £60m defender Jeremy Jacquet and 18-year-old Ifeanyi Ndukwe at Liverpool after Salah, Robertson and Konate exits, aiming to compete for titles with youth focus.
AS say Bournemouth are frontrunners for Elche striker Álvaro Rodríguez, ready to bid €20m+. Elche want more as Real Madrid hold 50% rights. Move could depend on exits of Kroupi, Evanilson or Ünal.
For ex-Cherries boss Iraola, Bayern eye 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha after Liverpool’s poor 2025-26. Teen impressed late in season but may be eased in, despite Iraola’s record of trusting youth at Bournemouth.
