Andoni Iraola pushes Liverpool for new signings as deadline looms

Curtis Jones is set to leave his boyhood club, finalising a permanent transfer to Inter Milan as Liverpool prepare for a £30 million fee, with the deadline looming. Stephen Killen, Senior Sports Content Creator, highlighted the urgency on 13:45 Aug, noting the Reds’ need for reinforcements.

Departures create a recruitment gap

The Reds have lost a number of experienced figures this summer with Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate leaving the club. Their exits leave Liverpool with a void in attack, defense and midfield, prompting Andoni Iraola to stress the need for immediate replacements. ImagesTime footage showed fans reacting to the news.

Iraola told reporters that “there are certain situations we need, specifically in the wing, other positions we have to be open‑minded in the market that can honestly improve our team.” He added that the market is open and the club must adapt quickly to the competition.

According to club statements, Liverpool are interested in Paris Saint‑Germain star Bradley Barcola, have submitted a bid for Yankuba Minteh and are linked with Ibrahim Mbaye. The Basque manager said the scouting department will keep an open mind, noting that “there will be no slap‑dash movement in the market.” LIVERPOOL’s hierarchy remains cautious about spending. Images of the scouting report circulated among fans.

Jones exit and future squad options

Iraola admitted he wanted to keep the Englishman in the ranks, praising Curtis Jones as a valued academy graduate. “I spoke to him in the first or second training session, I value him a lot as a player and he loves this club,” he said. With Jones entering the final year of his contract, Liverpool stand to earn around £30 million from his sale.

The departure opens opportunities for young midfielders James McConnell and Trey Nyoni, who have impressed in pre‑season. Iraola highlighted that the squad already has very good players, but specific additions are required to maintain competitiveness from the start of the season.

For Inter Milan, securing Curtis Jones adds depth and versatility to their midfield ahead of the new campaign. For Liverpool, the £30 million fee helps fund the targeted signings that Andoni Iraola believes are essential to replace the departing stars and keep the Reds competitive.