Liverpool needs 'marquee transfer' as Andoni Iraola 'can't rely' on Rio Ngumoha

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCNew Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is preparing for life without Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian superstar called time on his Anfield career earlier this summerAndoni Iraola is the new Liverpool boss(Image: Getty Images)Former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has urged Liverpool to complete a "marquee" transfer this summer.The Reds are preparing for the new season after struggling last term. Liverpool failed to go the distance in the cup competitions and salvaged Champions League qualification on the final day of the campaign by drawing 1-1 with Brentford to finish fifth in the Premier League.Liverpool's chiefs reacted to that disappointing season by firing head coach Arne Slot and replacing him with Andoni Iraola.

Yan Diomande is another name that's been mentioned, but Paris Saint-Germain is the favorite to sign the RB Leipzig winger.Rio Ngumoha is expected to have a big season at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)If Diomande joins PSG, that could pave the way for Bradley Barcola to leave the French club. Liverpool would also face fierce competition for Barcola's signature.Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT: "If Diomande goes to PSG, Liverpool has every chance of getting Barcola.

Yet he's decided to stay at West Ham following the club's relegation to the Championship.Agbonlahor added: "Liverpool’s recruitment team has to be clever and go for someone who is available at the right price, who you can turn into the finished article."Ngumoha is a top player, and he is ready to make a real impact, but Liverpool can’t rely on him. Alexander Isak is expected to be Iraola's first-choice striker, while winger Federico Chiesa remains on Liverpool's books.Harvey Elliott is available for selection again following his unsuccessful loan spell at Villa, and right-back Jeremie Frimpong can be deployed in an advanced position.