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Andoni Iraola sent Liverpool transfer warning as Bournemouth links continue

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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool have been told they shouldn't turn to Bournemouth to bolster their squad during the transfer windowAndoni Iraola has been told not to bring any players from Bournemouth with him to Liverpool.Iraola was last month appointed as new Reds head coach following the decision to sack Arne Slot barely 12 months after leading the club to their record-equalling 20th championship.The Spaniard had left Bournemouth at the end of last season having led them to European qualification for the first time in their history.Liverpool have already made the first signing of the Iraola era with the capture of Spain international forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for £34.5million.They continue to be linked with a number of players, including Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott.But Liverpool legend John Barnes has warned not to turn to the South Coast side as the Reds look to bolster their squad after a hugely disappointing recent campaign.“There’s no Bournemouth player I’d like to see him (Andoni Iraola) bring to Anfield with him because I don’t think there’s a Bournemouth player who’s better than what we already have," said Barnes, speaking to Betfred.“Alex Scott is somebody that’s trusted by Andoni Iraola, but I think the only reason he’d arrive at the club would be solely due to the manager."Iraola understands him and if Arne Slot was still the manager, and he’s a different manager to Andoni, then maybe he’d have been less suited.”Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCLiverpool FC transfer news