Liverpool pursue Yan Diomandé and Ayyoub Bouaddi

The ink is barely dry on Victor Munoz’s contract, yet the recruitment drive at Anfield shows no sign of decelerating. Following the official confirmation of Munoz as the first signing under the tenure of Andoni Iraola, the club’s sporting hierarchy is already pivoting toward its next significant targets. The focus has sharpened on intensifying the squad’s technical floor, with Yan Diomandé and Ayyoub Bouaddi identified as the primary objectives.

Securing Diomandé would represent a massive statement of intent, though it carries a substantial financial burden. Reports suggest a valuation in the region of 100 million for the player, a figure that reflects both his ceiling and the premium placed on top-tier defensive or midfield reinforcements in the current market. Liverpool appear undeterred by the steep asking price as they look to provide Iraola with the specific tools required for his tactical system.

While the pursuit of Diomandé captures the headlines due to the sheer scale of the investment involved, the move for Ayyoub Bouaddi signals a broader strategy of future-proofing the roster. The club's directors are reportedly working on the logistics of both deals simultaneously, suggesting a move away from the incremental recruitment patterns of previous windows in favour of a more aggressive mid-summer surge.

Andoni Iraola’s influence on these targets is evident. Having secured Munoz to address immediate squad needs, the Basque manager is now looking for profiles that offer high mobility and tactical flexibility. Liverpool are clearly prioritising players who can thrive in a high-intensity environment, ensuring the transition into this new era is supported by sufficient depth and quality.

Negotiations for such high-calibre talents are rarely straightforward, particularly when nine-figure valuations are involved. However, the momentum gathered from the Munoz deal has provided a platform for the administration to act decisively. If successful, the captures of Diomandé and Bouaddi would dramatically reshape the spine of the team ahead of a demanding domestic and European campaign.

Whether Liverpool can find common ground with selling clubs on the fee for Diomandé remains the central question of the week. For now, the message from the Anfield boardroom is clear: the arrival of Munoz was merely the beginning of a comprehensive reconstruction of the first-team squad.