Andoni Iraola is officially building his new-look squad at Liverpool FC following a fifth-place Premier League finish and the subsequent departure of Arne Slot.
Summer Transfer Activity
The Reds have moved swiftly to offset high-profile squad exits by triggering release clauses and finalizing pre-agreed deals.
- Victor Muñoz Signed: Liverpool triggered the €40m (£34.3m) release clause to sign the highly-rated winger from Osasuna.
- Jérémy Jacquet Arrives: The French centre-back's pre-agreed £60m move from Rennes has been made official. He has already integrated into the squad following shoulder injury rehabilitation.
- Dara Jikiemi Secured: Well-known transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed Liverpool have sealed a deal to sign Scotland's U16 captain from Celtic.
- Luca Stephenson Departs: The young midfielder has finalized a permanent transfer to Championship outfit Bolton Wanderers.
- Major Free Exits: On July 1, 12 player contracts officially expired. This included departures for club legend Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson (who joined Tottenham), and Ibrahima Konaté (who joined Real Madrid).
Pre-Season Plans & Backroom Changes
Preparations are underway at the AXA Training Centre before the team heads to the United States later this month.
- Management Backroom Assembled: Iraola has brought in four former coaching staff members from his time at Bournemouth.
- Training Camp Returns: Players who missed or had an early exit from the 2026 World Cup—including Harvey Elliott, Stefan Bajčetić, Conor Bradley, and Wataru Endō—have already started training under Iraola.
- USA Tour Squad: 15-year-old winger Josh Abe has signed a scholarship terms contract and will travel with the first-team squad for the US pre-season tour starting 20 July.
Latest Transfer Rumours
- Gilberto Mora & Enzo Fernández: Reports indicate Liverpool are tracking Mexican World Cup wonderkid Gilberto Mora. Rumours also suggest Iraola has requested a pursuit of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández.
- Virgil van Dijk: AC Milan are reportedly tracking the Liverpool captain's situation, though the club remains completely reluctant to sell him this summer as his contract runs until 2027.
- Sergio Arribas: Reports from Spain link Liverpool with a £21.4m move for the Almería attacking midfielder.
