Liverpool now have the chance to sign the next Antoine Semenyo for Andoni Iraola

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Liverpool could give Andoni Iraola exactly the sort of winger he helped develop at Bournemouth, if they push hard enough for Yan Diomande this summer.Iraola is expected to be confirmed as Liverpool’s next manager, and FSG’s top attacking target happens to be the kind of player he has a track record of getting the best out of. He is quick, direct, dangerous off either flank and already adding end product at a young age, which makes him exactly the sort of winger Iraola has shown he can turn into a serious Premier League weapon.

Be honest, are you upset it’s Iraola and not Xabi Alonso? 👀 Sounds like Liverpool were always leaning towards the Bournemouth boss… Andoni Iraola can do an Antoine Semenyo with Yan DiomandeSemenyo’s growth under Iraola was a symbol of Bournemouth’s progress. Diomande has already spoken about the importance of being patient in his career, but he clearly has big ambitions, even if he is in no rush to force a move.Liverpool cannot afford to be passive, though.

Who would you rather see at Liverpool next season, Diomande or Barcola? 🤔 One of the most exciting teens in Europe vs a Champions League winner… Photo by Oliver Kaelke/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Even if this is a tough deal to pull off, Liverpool need to test Leipzig’s resolve. If Iraola could help turn Semenyo into a £65m Manchester City signing, there is every reason to think he could take Diomande to another level at Anfield.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox