Every Liverpool transfer target at World Cup 2026 as Andoni Iraola set for scouting mission
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Liverpool will reportedly be keeping a close eye on the World Cup 2026 this summer with several of their transfer targets set to feature in North America, as Andoni Iraola faces a major scouting missionAndoni Iraola will have a major scouting mission on his hands after joining Liverpool(Image: AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)Liverpool's attention will be firmly fixed on a host of transfer targets this summer, many of whom will be featuring in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The summer tournament is just four days away, with all 48 nations having confirmed their 26-man squads for the competition.The quadrennial event not only showcases the finest footballers on the planet but also provides a platform for many others to secure a lucrative move on the sport's grandest stage.The Reds find themselves in an enviable position, capable of attracting top-tier talent while also offering a system in which highly-regarded players can continue to develop their game.With changes expected in Liverpool's squad composition, one significant shift has already been made following Arne Slot's dismissal.
Andoni Iraola has now been confirmed as his successor, with the former Bournemouth boss having been unveiled on Thursday.The Spaniard's high-tempo, aggressive approach represents a marked departure from Slot's possession-based philosophy. The 43-year-old will be hoping to have the financial backing needed to reshape the current Liverpool side in his own image, with the World Cup presenting a prime opportunity to identify players best suited to his new-look setup, reports the Mirror.With that in mind, here is a rundown of all previously linked Liverpool transfer targets heading to North America.Players at the World Cup linked with a Liverpool transferYan Diomande (Ivory Coast - RB Leipzig)Bradley Barcola (France - Paris Saint-Germain)Denzel Dumfries (Netherlands - Inter Milan)Bazoumana Toure (Ivory Coast - Hoffenheim)Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Nathaniel Brown (Germany - Eintracht Frankfurt)Jan Paul van Hecke (Netherlands - Brighton)Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Belgium - Lille)Antonio Nusa (Norway - RB Leipzig)Micky van de Ven (Netherlands - Tottenham Hotspur)Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands - West Ham)Liverpool.com says: Diomande will no doubt be the focus for many Liverpool fans, with some perhaps getting their first proper look at him this summer.As with any transfer target though, it should be the case that performances the World Cup isn't used as the deciding factor. Some players, like Diomande, will be playing for countries that will be considered major underdogs, and therefore may not get the chance to showcase their talents as well as they would for their clubs.By the same token though, a good World Cup could see some players' price tags go up, which is why things could be difficult for Iraola in his first summer at Anfield.