Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed his squad has "obvious" areas to strengthen, singling out the need for a winger as the club faces significant player losses and injuries ahead of the new season [1, 2, 3, 4].

The Reds have lost star players Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson, and Ibrahima Konate, creating notable gaps in the lineup [1, 2, 3, 4]. Iraola said, "There are obvious situations that we know where we need to sign players. A winger, for example — we definitely need to sign a winger" [1].

Liverpool has added Jeremy Jacquet and Victor Munoz during the current transfer window. However, Iraola explained it is difficult to specify the exact number of players the club still needs, citing ongoing market assessments and cost considerations [1, 2, 3, 4].

The squad’s depth is further tested by injuries to Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni, sidelining several players and amplifying the urgency to reinforce the team [1, 2, 3].

With the departures of experienced figures, Liverpool now relies heavily on veterans like goalkeeper Alisson Becker, defender Virgil van Dijk, and Joe Gomez for leadership. Alisson’s future remains uncertain, but Iraola emphasized his desire to keep the goalkeeper for his experience, stating, "I think he's someone that definitely will help us in this process of adaptation of the new signings, of the new players, the young players" [1, 2, 3].

Iraola also addressed transfer speculation around midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. He praised Mac Allister for his performances last season and at the World Cup, saying, "I think Alexis has been one of the best players of the club last year... But I want to, also as other clubs want, I want to keep my good players" [4].

Liverpool has been linked with winger targets such as Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig and Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain as part of their efforts to fill the wing position [3].

The club’s preseason preparations include matches against Sunderland, Wrexham, Leeds United, AS Monaco, and Como. Liverpool kicked off their pre-season tour in the United States on August 6 with a match against Sunderland in Nashville [1, 2, 3, 4].

Liverpool is also reportedly in talks with British-Indian investor Amit Bhatia over a potential minority stake acquisition, signaling possible changes in club ownership [3, 4].

Liverpool’s first Premier League match of the 2026-27 season is scheduled away at Newcastle on August 23 [1, 2, 3].