PSG defender who has worked with Andoni Iraola before emerges as Liverpool transfer target

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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCLiverpool continues to be linked with potential options in the summer transfer window, with a former player of Andoni Iraola's now seemingly in the mix as a possible arrival.Andoni Iraola could be set for a reunion with one of his former players at Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images))As Liverpool looks across the market for potential opportunities to improve the roster available to Andoni Iraola, a former player of his has emerged as a possible arrival.The Reds have already made two signings in the market, but the head coach admitted that there is more to come from his team before the transfer window slams shut. While a Mohamed Salah replacement remains a high priority, as links to Bradley Barcola persist, there are other areas for improvement when it comes to possible arrivals in the coming weeks and months.The defense is one area of consideration, even with the signing of Jeremy Jacquet, as the long-term future of the centre-back ranks in particular have come into question.Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix has been tipped for a potential switch to Anfield, but it may be a former player of Iraola's who makes the move to Liverpool.That's because, according to Liverpool journalist David Lynch, PSG defender Illia Zabarnyi has emerged as a potential target for the Reds this summer.The 23-year-old only joined the French club last year, but struggled to make an immediate impact in his 37 appearances for the team last season.(Image: Getty Images)That is in stark contrast to his time with Bournemouth prior to that, where the defender impressed under Iraola, making 81 appearances for the head coach.Zabarnyi could help solve a long-term issue in the defence, with both Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez entering the final year of their deals at Anfield.With the star being a right-footer, he could fit that right-sided part of the backline, but it will all depend on whether PSG is open to an exit so soon after joining the club.Should he become available, then Liverpool could benefit from a reunion with Iraola, who knows how to get the best out of him, but a deal could end up being costly because of his transfer switch last summer.PSG paid $72 million for the Ukraine international, which could see the Reds spend big to ensure they land the star as one of two possible deals with the European champions over the transfer window.Bradley Barcola is widely reported as a transfer target for Liverpool, with the club in search of a new winger option to improve the forward ranks for Iraola.That deal, much like Zabarnyi, will all depend on whether PSG is open to an exit or not, with the end of the World Cup bringing an acceleration for some huge deals like that.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAndoni Iraola