Alan Shearer predicts Andoni Iraola will make double Liverpool transfer rival fans will 'hate'

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCAndoni Iraola will have his eye on new signings as he gets started at Liverpool, and Alan Shearer has predicted the Reds' new boss could go after a couple of familiar facesAlan Shearer has predicted two players will follow Andoni Iraola to Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Alan Shearer has predicted Bournemouth duo Alex Scott and Eli Junio Kroupi will follow Andoni Iraola to Liverpool.The Reds’ new head coach was confirmed last week following the firing of Arne Slot, and he will now face a big summer as he and sporting director Richard Hughes look to strengthen his squad following a disappointing 2025/26 season.A number of names have been touted already, including some of Iraola’s former stars at Bournemouth. Eli Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott in particular are being increasingly linked with moves following the Spaniard’s departure, and Shearer thinks both could end up following their former boss.“Yeah, I can see Bournemouth players following Iraola to Liverpool,” Shearer told Betfair.“I totally understand why bigger clubs will be looking at their players because of their outstanding performances, particularly last season, though I guess Bournemouth fans will hate to hear this.“We've said it many times and we'll say it again: their recruitment at Bournemouth has been off the charts, so it is no surprise some of their players are being linked with big football clubs.

I think they've been absolutely outstanding this season for Bournemouth, so it wouldn't be a surprise to me at all if they were to go this summer.”Shearer also gave his thoughts on Iraola’s appointment, and feels he is deserving of a big job after his three-year spell at Bournemouth. However, the Match of the Day pundit also issued a warning to Liverpool’s new boss about the pressure he will come under as he replaces Slot.“Judging by Iraola’s performance at Bournemouth and the job he's done there, it looks a good appointment by Liverpool,” Shearer said.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

But he also has to be backed, and he deserves the opportunity because he's been absolutely outstanding at Bournemouth. I'm not surprised they've chosen to go for him because of what he's achieved at Bournemouth.”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni IraolaTransfersAlan Shearer