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The Andoni Iraola era at Liverpool is upon us and there could yet be a major squad shake-up at AnfieldAndoni Iraola is gearing up for his first campaign as Liverpool manager. A blockbuster £100m-plus winger signing could be just what he needs to get his tenure rolling.On the back of a fairly disappointing season, Arne Slot is out and Iraola is in at Anfield.
Still, he can't go it alone and if Bournemouth's Rayan is reunited with the manager who nurtured him last term, the sky is the limit.In just half a season, Iraola turned Rayan from a raw Brazilian talent into a forward who started for his country at the World Cup aged only 19. Firstly, Federico Chiesa can make way.Although he was a bargain when he signed from Juventus and he is a fan favourite, if Rayan arrives, the Italian would find his playing time greatly reduced.
His current deal expires in 2027.Manager Iraola has already stated he does not envisage the shot-stopper leaving this summer and the Reds should do all they can to prevent him walking away on a free in a year. Alisson has struggled with injuries and is 33, but he is not over the hill yet and remains one of the world's best in his position.Liverpool simply would not have enjoyed their modern successes were it not for his reliability between the sticks and there have seldom been goalkeepers before him who dominate in one-on-one duels as he still does.Thousands of Liverpool fans upgraded their matchday last season.
