Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Mirror or go back to LFC Live.
Andoni Iraola has already made one signing as Liverpool manager, welcoming Osasuna star Victor Munoz for £34million, but the Reds' new boss won't be stopping thereNew Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has been told not to sign any players from his former club Bournemouth. However, Iraola has been urged not to raid his former employers.Speaking to Betfred, Liverpool legend John Barnes stated: "There's no Bournemouth player I'd like to see him (Andoni Iraola) bring to Anfield with him because I don't think there's a Bournemouth player who's better than what we already have.Get the latest World Cup 2026 news in your inbox with our Make Football Great Again newsletter"Alex Scott is somebody that's trusted by Andoni Iraola, but I think the only reason he'd arrive at the club would be solely due to the manager.
Iraola understands him and if Arne Slot was still the manager, and he's a different manager to Andoni, then maybe he'd have been less suited."Barnes will be no-doubt be wary of how Milos Kerkez has fared at Anfield since joining Liverpool for £40million last summer. The left-back had a mixed debut season with the Reds, however he's set to remain first choice in the role following Andy Robertson's departure.Liverpool have already brought in one non-Bournemouth player under Iraola.
"Obviously it helps a lot, you know, that on the other side of the table there is someone who you have already worked with," Iraola explained earlier this month."We were one year together, but in this case I would say it's about the club, it's about Liverpool is what really attracted me. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Upgrade your World Cup TV setup with the Sky Glass 'designed for football'This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
