Liverpool tipped to sign 'really clever' midfielder for Andoni Iraola - 'Wouldn't be surprised'

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsTransfersLiverpool is working on targets ahead of the summer transfer window officially opened, and the Reds have been linked with one of Andoni Iraola's old Bournemouth playersAndoni Iraola could reunite with one of his old Bournemouth players at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool has been backed to complete a deal to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who is coming off the back of a promising season with the Cherries.Liverpool is among the clubs that are being linked with a move for the 22-year-old England international, as the Reds get to work on revamping the squad ahead of the 2026-27 season. "I don’t think he’d look out of place at all in that Liverpool midfield," Smith told Best Betting Sites."Really clever player, uses the ball well, thinks quickly and gets about the pitch ever so well.

And he’s sharp as well, like most of the Bournemouth lads are."He’s very sharp. And yeah, he’s got a lot to offer.

Scott has reportedly emerged as a target for both Liverpool and Manchester United, as well as Tottenham.Scott and Iraola both moved to Bournemouth in the summer of 2023, and last season Scott became a mainstay in Iraola's team.Bournemouth player Alex Scott(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)It has been reported that Iraola is keen on an instant reunion with Scott on Merseyside, but it was reported by journalist Ben Jacobs earlier this week that the Cherries are demanding £80 million ($107 million) for the England midfielder.Scott publicly praised Iraola last week following the Spaniard's unveiling as Liverpool's new head coach.Scott said: “I think the way we press out of possession is very aggressive, maybe similar to the early Klopp team at Liverpool that had that fierce aggressiveness and pressing with the wingers.“I would say he (Iraola) is similar to that. So Liverpool fans should definitely be so excited and he has done a lot for me personally.”Asked whether Iraola will command the kind of respect he needs at Liverpool, Scott responded: "I believe so, yes."He has done it with us and, obviously, Liverpool is a bigger club and a massive club in the Premier League, but I believe there is no reason why he can’t go in there and be a top manager and take them back to the level they were at."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni IraolaTransfers