Liverpool transfer news: Andoni Iraola confirmed, Yan Diomande talks, Bradley Barcola eyed

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Obviously you have to adapt to the players you have and it's not the same, one club or the other, but there are fundamentals that I also think match quite well [with] what Liverpool has been during a lot of years that I think we can make it work.Today22:05 BSTAndoni Iraola on Richard Hughes relationship - 'It helps a lot'Obviously, it helps a lot when, on the other side of the table, there is someone you have already worked with. But in this case, I would say it's about the club, it's about Liverpool – it's what really attracted me.

Iraola is very much his own man.What Andoni Iraola must now change as new Liverpool boss with Jurgen Klopp claim unhelpfulAndoni Iraola, Liverpool's new head coach, checks in at the AXA Training Centre(Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Today20:30 BST'I'm ready for the challenge' - Iraola reveals Liverpool ambitionsI think Liverpool gives me the chance to coach top players, and top players give you the chance to fight for titles. Foot Mercato previously reported that Kroupi preferred a move to PSG, but that interest is said to now not be reciprocal.(Image: Getty Images)Today18:44 BSTAlex Scott compares Andoni Iraola to Jurgen Klopp in exciting verdictAlex Scott believes Liverpool fans should be excited by Andoni Iraola becoming their club's new head coach.He is obviously a great manager, you see what we have done as a club at Bournemouth and how we have progressed over the three seasons he was with us.

All three clubs have reportedly monitored Esteve's progress closely and strongly admire the 24-year-old central defender.Burnley defender Maxime Esteve(Image: PA)Today14:54 BSTAlexander-Arnold gets unwanted updateFormer Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has just received the transfer update he won't want to hear after Real Madrid agreed a deal to sign Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries, reports Matty Hewitt.Sky Sports claim the Dutch international has completed his medical at Los Blancos, and will sign a four-year deal with the La Liga giants.Trent Alexander-Arnold's move to Real Madrid has not gone how the former Liverpool defender will have planned.(Image: (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images))Today14:18 BSTKennet Eichhorn planLiverpool are reportedly stepping up their plans to try and sign Hertha Berlin star Kennet Eichhorn.The Reds have been credited with an interest in signing the talented 16-year-old in recent weeks, who is widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Germany.Kennet Eichhorn has impressed for Hertha Berlin(Image: City-Press GmbH Bildagentur via Getty Images)Today13:10 BSTVan Hecke interestLiverpool have been credited with an interest in signing Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke.According to The Telegraph, the Reds are joined by Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur as being a contender to sign Van Hecke, who is valued at around £70m.Spurs are reported to have already seen a bd rejected by the Seagulls for the defender.(Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside)Today12:12 BSTIraola arrivesAndoni Iraola has arrived on Merseyside ahead of being expected to put the final touches on his deal to become Liverpool's new manager.Iraola's flight from San Sebastian arrived at Liverpool John Lennon Airport on Thursday morning, and the Spanish coach is expected to sign a two-year contract to join the Reds.The jet carrying Andoni Iraola into Liverpool John Lennon Airport arrived this morning(Image: Iain Watts)Today11:09 BSTBradley Barcola talksLiverpool are being linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola.According to journalist Nicolo Schira, the Reds have begun negotiations with Barcola's agent, Jorge Mendes, about a potential move this summer.Barcola has played a key role in helping PSG win the Champions League in each of the last two seasons.Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Bradley Barcola(Image: Getty Images)Today10:16 BSTAndoni Iraola latestAndoni Iraola is flying into Merseyside as he gets set to be appointed Liverpool’s new head coach.The 43-year-old has reached a verbal agreement with the Reds to become Arne Slot’s successor and is expected to sign a two-year contract.And Iraola could put pen to paper today (Thursday). The ECHO understands his flight from San Sebastian is due to land in Liverpool later this morning.Andoni Iraola is set to become Liverpool's next head coach(Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Today09:42 BSTAndoni Iraola on his way to LiverpoolAndoni Iraola is flying into Merseyside as he gets set to be appointed Liverpool’s new head coach.The 43-year-old has reached a verbal agreement with the Reds to become Arne Slot’s successor and is expected to sign a two-year contract.And Iraola could put pen to paper today (Thursday).