Andoni Iraola issues Bradley Barcola message as Liverpool seek “right players”

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Paris Saint Germain winger Bradley Barcola is on the verge of becoming a Liverpool player after a £120m breakthrough, and Andoni Iraola has delivered a decisive message. From Andoni Iraola's perspective, he would have wanted this deal to have been finalised weeks ago, so surely cannot wait to start working with the 23 year old.

Speaking during the embargoed section of Thursday's pre-Nottingham Forest press conference at AXA Training Centre, Iraola refused to be drawn on specific incoming signings, but spoke openly about what he is looking for from a new winger. It is difficult to find someone who can tick all the boxes, but it is what we are trying to do."Andoni Iraola on new signingsWell, to use Iraola's own words, Barcola surely ticks all the boxes.

Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIraola conceded "I definitely would have preferred to have the wingers ready on the first day" of pre-season, while acknowledging "I understand that it's not easy in the market... but as long as we arrive at the right place at the end... So, when might we see Barcola in the red of Liverpool for the first time?