Liverpool name Iraola head coach as recruitment moves begin
Liverpool hand academy scholarships to Joshua Abe, Shadrach Ekiugbo and Daniel Majekodunmi for 2026-27, with Abe impressing for the U18s and England U16s despite top-club interest.
Speculative XI under Iraola: possible aggressive 4-2-3-1 with Kerkez and Van Dijk in defence, and potential targets such as Adam Wharton, Lamine Camara and Yan Diomande discussed, alongside existing attackers Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.
Napoli sign Alisson Santos permanently from Sporting CP after a six-month loan.
Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak comments on the 115 alleged Premier League charges, which the club deny, saying he will address the ruling once it is made.
Arne Slot was shocked by his sacking but ‘wasn't bitter’ towards FSG, says Marcel van der Kraan. Slot hails the title win as ‘beyond special’ and could target the Netherlands job as Iraola arrives, with assistants including Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper among those he wants to bring.
Andy Robertson leaves Liverpool on a free to join Tottenham on 1 July. Roberto De Zerbi hails his leadership and winning pedigree after 378 Reds games with two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup and two League Cups.
Spurs are plotting a move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as Roberto De Zerbi seeks reinforcements. Liverpool hold a strong position with a contract to 2030 and a €60m valuation.
Fans’ jury reacts to Slot’s sacking and Iraola’s arrival, offering end‑of‑season verdicts on the managerial change at Anfield.
Sweden boss Graham Potter backs Alexander Isak after an injury-hit first year at Liverpool, saying the ‘top’ striker can thrive alongside Viktor Gyokeres if both are used well.
Dominik Szoboszlai named Liverpool men’s player of the season after 53 games, 13 goals, 12 assists, club-best ball recoveries and key moments including Old Trafford and a late Champions League winner.
Liverpool contact RB Leipzig over 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande amid PSG interest. Arsenal face competition from PSG for Eli Junior Kroupi and Julian Alvarez. Brentford bid for Said El Mala, who is unconvinced by the move.
After his appointment, Andoni Iraola plans to assess academy and loanees in pre-season, with younger players to feature while seniors return late from the World Cup.
Jamie Carragher warns Liverpool against chasing Klopp-style ‘heavy‑metal’ ideals, saying Iraola has been fast-tracked and remains a work in progress despite Bournemouth success.
Ex-Everton and Liverpool players and local boxing names helped raise £73,500 for Merseyside charities with Pro Project Promotions.
New boss Andoni Iraola cites his bond with sporting director Richard Hughes but says ‘it’s about Liverpool’. He targets titles, praises the squad, and plans swift decisions with some Bournemouth staff joining.
Article unavailable, but title suggests Milos Kerkez’s past under Iraola indicates what Liverpool players can expect from his influence.
