Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed the club is actively pursuing more signings before the summer transfer window slams shut, admitting the squad remains too thin for the final push of the season. With several players already departing and more exits on the horizon, Liverpool is expected to be busy right up until the September 1 deadline.
Speaking to Sky Sports, as relayed by Fabrizio Romano, Iraola stated that Liverpool is working on multiple deals, with some potentially being finalized late in the window. "We will definitely sign some players," Iraola confirmed. "Some deals you have to wait until the end… But the end is the important picture, the one we will have on September 1. Because it is true that we are still quite thin.”
These comments align with Liverpool's recent transfer activity. Reports indicate a £50 million bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh was rejected, as Iraola aims to bring in two attacking wide players. The club is also reportedly still interested in Bradley Barcola and preparing for Curtis Jones' potential move to Inter Milan.
Iraola's candid admission highlights a genuine concern about squad depth following a summer of significant changes. The departure of experienced players, coupled with the adaptation to a new manager, makes late-window recruitment crucial for maintaining competitiveness.
The primary focus appears to be on strengthening the attack, with a need for more width, pace, and individual threat, especially after Mohamed Salah's exit altered the forward line's dynamics. Furthermore, if Jones departs for Inter, acquiring another midfielder could become a priority.
While the club should avoid overpaying due to deadline pressure, standing pat could represent a greater risk. Liverpool's transfer strategy remains a key storyline as they navigate the final days of the window.
