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Andoni Iraola demands more Liverpool transfers from FSG as new boss teases U-turn

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New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has called for more transfer signings and pledged that Harvey Elliott will get a chance to revive his Anfield career. Read our Privacy Policy"We've signed two players, we need more, we know this," said Iraola this morning at his first press conference as Liverpool boss.



As a coach I want the players here from day one, selfishly, but we know it doesn't work like this, we're working hard for those signings."And Iraola teased that Harvey Elliott, who is back at Liverpool following a torrid loan spell at Aston Villa last season, could get a chance to revive his career at Anfield.His time at Villa saw the attacking midfielder, 23, manage just nine appearances because of a dispute over clauses in his loan deal and whether his temporary move to Villa Park would be made permanent.It was thought Elliott's time on Merseyside was over. He'll have a chance in pre-season, we'll need him and it's a good sign.

I hope we can see him in a good place.Andoni Iraola was introduced to the media on Monday (Image: Getty)"Harvey is here with us, I have seen him with the eagerness to show up, get super ready. I hope we can see him in a good place."I think Harvey comes from last season had to be difficult for him, strange situation, they couldn't even play him and I think he uses this experience - the bad situation - to make himself even more eager to be a Liverpool player."Iraola added: "I talked to the players and the staff on things we're working well on and what we want to do differently, not better, different."I have the advantage, the players know what we want to demand in terms of style of play.