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Who should Andoni Iraola take from Bournemouth to Liverpool?

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After transforming Bournemouth into one of the Premier League's most exciting sides, Iraola knows exactly which players fit his demanding style and may be tempted to raid his former club as he begins building a title-challenging squad.Bournemouth, meanwhile, are preparing for their first taste of European football and will be desperate to keep hold of their key stars. His performances have quickly eased concerns over Kerkez's departure, with supporters barely feeling the loss of one of their former standout players.Liverpool, meanwhile, will be wary of creating another void at left-back.



His rapid rise has inevitably attracted interest from some of the continent's biggest clubs, meaning any potential transfer would require a significant fee.Despite that attention, a move to Liverpool this summer appears unlikely. Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG have all been credited with interest and could make their move, but with the likes of Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike already commanding major roles there is little incentive to rush into a move before he has fully established himself at the highest level.Verdict: Monitor for a year then make a moveRayanRayan arrived in the Premier League with the difficult task of replacing Antoine Semenyo's influence, yet the Brazilian has taken to the challenge with ease.

His impressive six months has even earned him a place in Brazil's World Cup squad, further underlining his rapid rise. Bournemouth's recruitment team continue to work wonders, and it almost feels inevitable that any player they sign soon finds himself linked with a move elsewhere.With a reported £85 million release clause set to become active next summer, the Cherries may have at least another season to enjoy his talents.