Thiago return, Andoni Iraola contract and Bradley Barcola transfer - Liverpool questions answered

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And that's before consideration is given to which players might be coming in.We have been asking for your questions on the current state of play at Anfield, and here we take a punt at providing some answers...SteveSonLad asks: Is the reason that there is only a reported two-year deal for Iraola because he ONLY signs two-year deals?Well, Iraola spoke on this late last year when he actually confirmed he had only ever signed one-year deals before he turned up at Bournemouth. Liverpool might not be able to do anything about it, as we've seen with several players over the years.The Grim Sleeper asks: It came as some surprise when it was stated the new head coach would be only signing a two-year contract.

That's where the real security should be.Jim Herbert asks: Happy with new manager - do you think he will bring in some former players like Milner or Thiago?It would be a bit of a stretch perhaps for James Milner to come in given he's only just retired and hasn't had any experience of coaching. He'd certainly be a popular appointment with the fans.Tez asks: How many players do you think Liverpool need to sign for Iraola?Much of that will depend on which players are still there.

So there's five straight away.For me, the squad hasn't been deep enough in recent seasons, and while there could yet be an opening for returning loanees and I'd expect more minutes for Trey Nyoni, Liverpool can't start the season with, dare the phrase be coined, a negative transfer balance.Benson Yusuf asks: Do you think Yan Diomande and Bradley Barcola will be at Liverpool next season?I very much doubt Yan Diomande AND Bradley Barcola will be at Anfield next season. But one of them could be, although that could depend on Paris Saint-Germain.If they sign Diomande, then there's a chance Barcola comes to Liverpool.