Liverpool news as Man Utd moves in transfer battle and Andoni Iraola's decision

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Without further ado, here are the latest headlines from Anfield.Man Utd makes moveManchester United has opened talks to sign Manu Kone, the midfielder who's been linked with Liverpool.That's according to French outlet L'Equipe. It's believed that $68 million could be enough to persuade Roma to sell Kone this summer.Manu Kone is being linked with Liverpool and Manchester United(Image: Getty Images)"He’s having a great World Cup," said Roma's head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, earlier this month.

It shows his potential and the work he's put in."Liverpool and Man Utd aren't the only Premier League teams interested in the player, as Arsenal is also said to be keen. Yet it appears Man Utd has made the first move in this transfer battle.Iraola's decisionIraola has decided to add Alejandro Rosalen to his backroom staff as Liverpool's new first-team goalkeeping coach.The 49-year-old has replaced Xavi Valero in the role following the latter's departure earlier this summer.

Rosalen may not be a household name among Liverpool fans, but he's got plenty of experience in top-level European soccer.The Spanish coach spent five years working with Napoli's first team, helping the Italian side win two Serie A titles. He also spent eight years with Fiorentina before joining Napoli's backroom staff, having started his coaching career in Valencia's youth ranks.Iraola spoke to the press for the first time as Liverpool boss earlier this month and gave fans a sneak peek at the kinda of soccer he'll play at Anfield.