Liverpool latest: Andoni Iraola to welcome three players as Alex Scott transfer backed

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We spoke to him and he wanted also to come a little bit earlier than the three weeks that they have the right to have, because obviously he is coming to a new club, he will need some time to adapt, to meet his teammates. But he will be [there] since the first day that we arrive and will start training there in Liverpool."Turning to Mac Allister's comeback, the Basque head coach confirmed the midfielder is due to return around August 9, the date Liverpool face Monaco in a pre-season fixture.He said: "Alexis will have, I think, until the Monaco game.

I hope he comes fully recovered and he enjoys also the break that he definitely has earned."Club icon backs move for Alex ScottLiverpool legend Vladimir Smicer has urged the Reds to pursue Bournemouth's £80m-rated midfielder Alex Scott. The 22-year-old has been linked with a switch to Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea, who have already seen a bid of around £65m rejected for the player.Smicer, who won the Champions League with the Reds in 2005, believes Iraola's connection with Scott, having previously managed the midfielder on the south coast, could prove pivotal in any potential deal should Liverpool make their move."I think you can expect Andoni Iraola would like to take Alex Scott because he knows what he can do," Smicer said, via Casinostugan."To be honest, in midfield we need a bit more spark with people who are fighting but are clever going forward, turning quickly with the ball and finding strikers.

We don't know what's happening with (Alexis) Mac Allister, he had a bit of a weak season and was not at the same level. He's got a good chance now because Andoni Iraola is the new manager.