Liverpool latest: Path clear for Andoni Iraola reunion as cut-price World Cup transfer available

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Liverpool are reportedly targeting a star member of Spain's World Cup-winning team, while Andoni Iraola's chances of a certain reunion this summer are on the upLiverpool's transfer odds are on the rise after Andoni Iraola's side departed for the United States. And that has been precisely the case as Iraola looks to leave his mark on this Liverpool line-up, with a Mohamed Salah replacement still among the top priorities.One World Cup star in particular appears set to be on the move, with reports that the Reds have joined the pursuit.

The Echo has examined that development and more as the latest transfer stories bring encouraging news to Anfield.Scott reunion odds increaseAlex Scott's prospects of engineering a departure from Bournemouth have strengthened after he rejected a new contract. The new Liverpool boss has previously praised Scott and would hold a significant edge in any transfer tussle to secure his signature.Sky Sports News reported Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are leading Liverpool in the race.

And midfield doesn't seem to be a major priority for Liverpool at present, especially given there's more pressing need for fresh additions down the right flank.Nevertheless, with just two years left on his contract, this could represent the prime moment to bring Scott on board should Iraola wish to act. The development follows Spain's extra-time victory over Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final, where he netted the decisive goal.Barcelona winger Torres emerged from the substitutes' bench to drive La Roja across the line in New Jersey and etch his name into the history books.