Liverpool can “absolutely” win the Premier League title with Andoni Iraola at the helm, according to Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams.

Iraola was confirmed as the Reds’ head coach earlier this week, as an exciting new era gets underway at Anfield.

The Spaniard promises to bring an attractive brand of football back to Liverpool, hopefully similar to Jurgen Klopp, having helped so many players excel at Bournemouth.

One of those individuals is Adams, and speaking to media while on international duty with the USA, he tipped the Reds for great things under Iraola.

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He adds Liverpool can "absolutely" win the Premier League under Andoni Iraola.?? pic.twitter.com/UdquQ1Qv6M

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 6, 2026

“Can they? Liverpool? Absolutely,” Adams said.

“Under how he plays the game, with the types of players that they have and the style that he’s going to want to play, absolutely.”

Meanwhile, fellow Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks backed up that opinion, making it clear how highly he rates Iraola.

“I feel like once he left Bournemouth after three really good seasons, we knew he was going to a top team,” Brooks commented.

“We didn’t know who it was going to be or where it was going to be. I wish him all the success there.

“He’s been good for me, my career and he’s given Bournemouth European football.

“There’s no animosity towards him or any or the staff that go with him. We wish him all the best, just not when we play him.”

Andoni Iraola: Liverpool’s next title-winning boss?

Iraola has already spoken so impressively since taking charge of Liverpool, and it’s hard not to feel an instant connection with him.

Patience is going to be needed, with miracles not to be expected from day one, but he has all the tools to make the Reds genuine challengers again.

He demands an exceptional work ethic from his players and adopts an attacking style of play, but there is also a Spanish steeliness to him that won’t allow standards to drop.

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Klopp took time to become the legend that he was, not winning a trophy for nearly four years at Liverpool, and Iraola may also need time to make his mark.

But there is no reason why Liverpool can’t be in the mix to win the title from Iraola’s first season onwards, even if champions Arsenal are more settled currently.

If things don’t work out perfectly to begin, though, it is vital that an overreaction is avoided by the supporters.

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Darwin Nunez "would like to return to Liverpool", according to Mundo Deportivo as a move for the Uruguayan gains traction among some supporters online.

Fans have been talking up the prospect of Nunez returning to Anfield, with the 26-year-old likely to leave Al-Hilal this summer amid claims his contract could be terminated.

There is no suggestion that Liverpool will be eyeing up a deal to bring Nunez back to Anfield, although the striker is said to be keen on the idea as the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea are claimed to be interested.

DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 18: Darwin Nunez of Al Hilal celebrates after scoring the his team's fifth goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al Hilal at Ego Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)(Image: Getty Images)

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It's believed that Ibrahima Konate has signed a four-year contract at Real Madrid, where he is set to be reunited with former Liverpool teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold

Kieran King Football Writer

08:24, 09 Jun 2026Updated 08:29, 09 Jun 2026

Trent Alexander-Arnold is set for a Liverpool reunion at Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)

Trent Alexander-Arnold looks set to be joined by former Liverpool teammate Ibrahima Konate at Real Madrid, after the French defender "signed his contract" at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Last Sunday, Liverpool released an official statement confirming that Konate would be departing upon the expiry of his contract this summer. The 27-year-old had spent five seasons at Anfield following his switch from RB Leipzig, racking up 183 appearances and collecting four major honors, among them the Premier League and the FA Cup.

Despite Konate hinting in mid-April that his future lay at Liverpool, he ultimately opted to depart and appears on the verge of completing a move to Madrid.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports that Konate has now penned a four-year deal at the Bernabeu, with an official club announcement expected imminently.

Jose Mourinho, appointed as Real's new head coach following Florentino Perez's reelection as club president on Sunday, "fully approved" the deal and was eager to secure Konate's signature ahead of the World Cup.

Konate's arrival in the Spanish capital means there will be a Liverpool reunion with Alexander-Arnold, who joined Madrid a year ago after running down his contract on Merseyside.

Ibrahima Konate looks set to join Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid(Image: Getty Images)

Alexander-Arnold's debut campaign at Madrid proved far from smooth, as injury setbacks and patchy form restricted him to just 14 La Liga matches during the 2025/26 season.

Federico Valverde frequently filled in for Alexander-Arnold during his absences, while Dani Carvajal was handed the right-back role for the final two fixtures of the campaign, ahead of his departure when his contract runs out.

While some anticipated that Carvajal's exit would hand Alexander-Arnold the undisputed right-back berth from next season onwards, Los Blancos are on the verge of securing Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries.

An agreement is believed to be in place for the 30-year-old Dutchman to depart Inter and join Real on terms lasting until 2030.

Mourinho has sanctioned the move to bring the Netherlands international to the Bernabeu.

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It's widely expected that Dumfries won't arrive at Real merely to sit on the bench and will compete directly with Alexander-Arnold for the starting spot, with Valverde also capable of playing there.

Liverpool, meanwhile, is hoping to introduce two new center-backs to the first-team squad this summer to replace Konate.

Jeremy Jacquet is arriving from France, while Giovanni Leoni, who arrived a year ago from Italy, is finally expected to be a regular at Anfield after a serious knee injury ruined his rookie season.

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The latest Liverpool transfer news and rumors, as Curtis Jones continues to attract interest from Inter Milan, while Darwin Nunez could make a sensational return

08:23, 09 Jun 2026Updated 08:32, 09 Jun 2026

Darwin Nunez is being linked with Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

While millions of soccer fans are looking forward to the World Cup, Liverpool supporters are keeping an eye on the transfer window.

The Reds endured a tough 2025/26 season, finishing fifth in the Premier League and failing to win a trophy. That led to Arne Slot's dismissal as head coach, with former Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola replacing him in the Anfield dugout.

With a new head coach in place, Liverpool's sporting director, Richard Hughes, and his colleagues will now look to rebuild the first-team squad. The likes of Mohamed Salah and Ibrahima Konate have already left Merseyside, with Liverpool needing reinforcements in almost every department. Without further ado, here's everything you need to know about the club's transfer business...

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is said to be considering terminating his contract with Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal after an underwhelming year in the Middle East.

While he would prefer a return to Anfield and is attracting interest from the likes of Chelsea and Barcelona, Liverpool currently shows little interest in re-signing him.

Inter Milan has officially thrown its hat into the ring to sign Curtis Jones this summer. The club's sporting director, Piero Ausilio, has publicly expressed his admiration for the player, hoping he can replicate Scott McTominay's hugely successful spell at Napoli.

Curtis Jones is the subject of transfer interest from Inter Milan(Image: Getty Images)

Reports emerging from Italy suggest that Inter has submitted an initial transfer proposal for the 25-year-old midfielder. However, this opening offer currently falls significantly short of Liverpool's internal asking price for the player.

The appointment of Iraola could significantly influence Jones' decision about his future. While the midfielder has been looking for more regular playing time, Iraola may be able to provide him with those minutes more consistently than his previous boss.

Reports from Teamtalk indicate that forward Cody Gakpo could potentially be included in a player-plus-cash exchange deal this summer. The proposed arrangement would see him transfer to RB Leipzig in return for Liverpool target Yan Diomande.

Despite the transfer speculation surrounding Gakpo, a departure for the Dutch forward appears highly improbable at this point.

Sources close to the club suggest that the Reds are actively seeking to strengthen their attacking options rather than diminish them.

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Real Madrid has expressed considerable interest in Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. With just two years left on his existing contract and no extension discussions taking place, a potential departure is considered a genuine possibility.

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has formally announced his retirement from professional soccer at the age of 31.

The striker posted a heartfelt message on social media expressing his gratitude for realizing his childhood ambitions and claiming the sport's most prestigious honors. He famously scored in Liverpool's 2019 Champions League final win against Tottenham.

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From Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush to Mo Salah and Sadio Mane: This Is Anfield writers and contributors curate the definitive top 25 list of Liverpool players.

Liverpool FC have had legendary names wear the shirt throughout their storied history, but who claims a place among the club’s greatest 25 players?

From world-class goalkeepers and colossal defenders, to all-action midfielders and jaw-dropping attackers, Liverpool have had it all when it comes to the best of the best.

It makes curating a definitive list of the greatest-ever players a tall order, with legitimate claims for more players than the list could possibly contain.

The official club website have kicked off their official list of the Reds’ 100 greatest players, but we’ve polled This Is Anfield writers and contributors to get our top 25.

Using a weighted points system to aggregate all the individual ballots, our list of Liverpool’s top-25 greatest players of all time has been created, as you can see below:

The Average Top 25 Liverpool Players

Calculated using a weighted points system from TIA writers and contributors, here is the definitive consensus on the greatest players in Liverpool FC history:

*Ranking based on a weighted average from TIA writers and contributors as of May 2026. Tie-breakers decided by frequency of appearance, then by highest individual peak position.

Did any players feature in every list?

Out of the 50 unique names provided, only eight appeared on every single ballot: Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard, Ian Rush, Mo Salah, John Barnes, Graeme Souness, Virgil van Dijk, and Alan Hansen.

Key voting insights for top 25 list The Top Spot

Kenny Dalglish and Steven Gerrard were the only two players to receive a first-place vote. Dalglish averaged an impressive 1.33 position.

Consistency Kings

Only three players never dropped below 5th place: Rush, Gerrard, and Dalglish. Mo Salah followed closely with a low of 6th.

Greatest Defender

Virgil van Dijk (No. 7) officially claims the title of LFC’s greatest-ever defender, narrowly edging out Alan Hansen (No. 8).

Longevity

Billy Liddell remains the highest-ranked player to have played predominantly in the pre-Shankly era.

Squad Depth

The final 25 is heavily attack-oriented: featuring 10 attackers, 7 midfielders, 6 defenders, and 2 goalkeepers.

Every unique name in Liverpool’s greatest player vote

There were 50 different names in total submitted for our greatest-ever list, including players from the 1910s all the way to the modern era.

In positional order, they are:

Goalkeepers: Ray Clemence, Alisson, Elisha Scott, Bruce Grobbelaar, Tommy Lawrence

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk, Alan Hansen, Phil Thompson, Emlyn Hughes, Jamie Carragher, Ron Yeats, Sami Hyypia, Mark Lawrenson, Tommy Smith, Phil Neal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Chris Lawler, Steve Nicol, Andy Robertson, Alan Kennedy

Midfielders: Steven Gerrard, John Barnes, Graeme Souness, Kevin Keegan, Ian Callaghan, Jordan Henderson, Steve McManaman, Terry McDermott, Ray Kennedy, Alex Raisbeck, Xabi Alonso, Jan Molby, Fabinho, Ronnie Whelan, Gary McAllister, Peter Beardsley

Forwards: Ian Rush, Kenny Dalglish, Mo Salah, Luis Suarez, Robbie Fowler, Billy Liddell, Roger Hunt, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Ian St John, Michael Owen, Gordon Hodgson, Steve Heighway, Fernando Torres

We’ll have more content around Liverpool’s greatest players of all time throughout the summer.

Rank your top 10 Liverpool FC players

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England assistant coach Anthony Barry is the Liverpool-born tactician hoping to be Thomas Tuchel's secret weapon at the World Cup

Liverpool hero Mohammed Salah is set to leave the club following a wildly successful spell at Anfield

England assistant coach Anthony Barry is the Liverpool-born tactician hoping to be Thomas Tuchel's secret weapon at the World Cup

Liverpool hero Mohammed Salah is set to leave the club following a wildly successful spell at Anfield

The ECHO opens the floor to the readers in an Andoni Iraola special edition of the weekly Reds' Letter Day feature

The ECHO opens the floor to the readers in an Andoni Iraola special edition of the weekly Reds' Letter Day feature

Harvey Elliott has been given a major hint over his future by new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola

Arne Slot brought Rio Ngumoha into the Liverpool team and discussed the winger during his time in charge

Harvey Elliott has been given a major hint over his future by new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola

Arne Slot brought Rio Ngumoha into the Liverpool team and discussed the winger during his time in charge

As part of the ECHO's end-of-season player profiling, Paul Gorst assesses the lay of the land for Curtis Jones ahead of the Andoni Iraola era getting underway at Anfield

As part of the ECHO's end-of-season player profiling, Paul Gorst assesses the lay of the land for Curtis Jones ahead of the Andoni Iraola era getting underway at Anfield

Former Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has shared an emotional letter from Diogo Jota's late wife, Rute Cardoso, ahead of this summer's World Cup

Former Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has shared an emotional letter from Diogo Jota's late wife, Rute Cardoso, ahead of this summer's World Cup

Diogo Jota’s widow has urged Scotland captain Andy Robertson to live the World Cup dream of his former Liverpool teammate.

Robertson spoke of Jota immediately after leading Scotland to qualification for the first time since 1998, revealing how his late friend had been on his mind throughout the build-up to the victory over Denmark which clinched their place at the tournament.

The pair had spoken of their dream of making the finals as they trained together during the 2022 tournament after Jota missed out on the Portugal squad through injury.

While his Scotland teammates celebrated, an emotional Robertson spoke of his grief that Jota would not be able to join him, four months after the 28-year-old died in a road accident that also killed his brother, Andre Silva.

Diogo Jota's wife, Rute Cardoso, has written a letter to Scotland captain Andy Robertson ahead of the World Cup.

She thanks Robertson for his friendship, and for preserving Diogo's memory. Robertson adds he'll have Jota at the forefront of his mind.? pic.twitter.com/h5KsfPyCCx

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 8, 2026

In a letter to Robertson published by FIFA, Rute Cardoso, the mother of Jota’s three children, said: “I am writing to you with a heart full of longing, gratitude and, above all, pride.

“Diogo often spoke of you. Of the friendship you built, the battles you fought together, the challenges, the laughter, the conversations about football… and about dreams.

“The World Cup was one of those dreams, a dream that the two of you nurtured, side by side, with the same passion with which you took to the pitch.

“When I heard your words and learnt what you felt on that day when Scotland qualified for the World Cup, after so many years of waiting, I realised that Diogo never truly left the pitch.

“By achieving that moment and securing your place at the World Cup, you won’t be going alone. You’ll be taking his dream with you too. And when you step on to the pitch, I know it won’t just be you walking out, Diogo will be with you in your thoughts, in your steps, in your heart.

“So today, I want to thank you. Thank you for not forgetting him. Thank you for taking him with you. Thank you for turning the pain of loss into strength and into something so beautiful.

“That’s how we do it here at home too. Every day. He would be, and is, incredibly proud of you. Cherish that dream, Andy. Live it for yourself and for him.”

Robertson was filmed by FIFA reading out the letter and thanking his friend’s wife for her words.

The 32-year-old, who is moving to Tottenham this summer, said: “It’s obviously amazing of Rute to even take the time, for what she’s going through, to write me a letter, but it just sums up the person that she is.

Thankfully, I got to know her and the amazing times that they had.

“That letter will stay with me for a very long time.”

The 32-year-old added: “I’ll carry him in my heart and I know he’ll be with me come the first game, come the second game, come the third game and hopefully beyond that.

“He’s always there. The memories are always something that we bring up and sometimes laugh, sometimes cry.

“And that will be no different, especially going into a tournament which is full of emotion. I know he’ll be right at the front of my mind.

“I’m not only just playing for me, I’m playing for both of us.”

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