Friday Findings: Iraola announced, LFC edge Diomande race, Academy starlet signs contract
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The club has moved incredibly fast to identify and now appoint the new man to take the club into the future.Let's catch you up on some of the biggest news at the club heading into the weekend. Iraola Arrives19:30, Thursday night was the time and day Liverpool announced their new Head Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Liverpool Unveil New Manager Andoni Iraola | Nikki Dyer - LFC/GettyImagesThe Basque native will have a small rebuild to handle alongside his own arrival as, wingers, a right back and experienced centre-back have been mentioned to be on the shopping list.Reds Step Up Diomande InterestIt turned out to be a terrific Thursday as David Ornstein dropped a mini bombshell reporting that LFC have stepped up their pursuit of Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Liverpool have already have an edge in this race as they look to be in a stronger position on the personal side with the Ivorian, who himself has been quoted talking about his dream to play for Liverpool due to his Father’s connection with the Reds.PSG have interest in the winger but seem to be at a less advanced stage at the moment giving Liverpool that needed head start over the back-to-back European champions.It looks as if this will be the marquee signing of the summer for Liverpool and potentially for the Premier League.
Once again showing FSG and this club's ambition for the future.Liverpool secure long-term future of WonderkidA name that has been lighting up the academy is Joshua Abe. It was FSG Technical Director Julian Ward that led the discussions between the club and Abe, showing the level of potential this club and others see him getting to.Exclusive: Big boost for Liverpool as gifted young winger Josh Abe commits his future to the club.The England youth international has signed scholarship terms and agreed a pre-contract for a pro deal when he turns 17 next year.