Liverpool are now \u2018advanced\u2019 in their talks for two players as Andoni Iraola closes in on his first deals of the summer, according to reports.<\/p>\n
Widespread reports have indicated that Iraola has agreed to become the new Liverpool head coach on a two-year deal after the Reds sacked Arne Slot late last month.<\/p>\n
Liverpool<\/a> could only manage a fifth-placed finish<\/a> in their second season under Slot after winning the Premier League title the year before.<\/p>\n The Reds sneaked a Champions League entry for next season on the final day and are likely to spend big once again over the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n David Ornstein of The Athletic confirmed on Thursday afternoon<\/a> that Paris Saint-Germain are \u2018not currently as advanced as Liverpool\u2019 in the race to sign Diomande.<\/p>\n Liverpool are now at the point where they have \u2018made contact\u2019 with Leipzig to try and negotiate a fee, while the Reds are \u2018in the strongest position with the player over a potential deal at present\u2019.<\/p>\n READ:\u00a0Liverpool: Iraola appointment induces minor transfer strategy \u2018change\u2019 as five players targeted<\/a><\/p>\n RB Leipzig remain reluctant to sell the Ivory Coast international this summer but that could all change if they receive a bid \u2018in excess of \u20ac130million (\u00a3112.4m, $151.2m)\u2019.<\/p>\n A spurious report on X<\/a> even claimed that Liverpool have\u00a0\u2018already agreed personal terms\u2019 with Diomande as they look to seal a transfer before the World Cup.<\/p>\n And now Anfield Watch claim that<\/a> Liverpool \u2018are in advanced talks to complete\u2019 another deal as the Reds look to reshape their squad under Iraola.<\/p>\n Liverpool are looking to bolster their youth ranks with the signing of former academy player Patrik Farkas, who has been playing at Blackburn Rovers.<\/p>\n The report adds:<\/p>\n \u2018Anfield Watch understands that Liverpool are in advanced talks to sign Hungary U19 international Patrik Farkas.<\/p>\n \u2018The Blackburn midfielder is expected to be a free agent come the end of the month, and he is in negotiations with Liverpool.<\/p>\n \u2018Our sources understand discussions are ongoing over a two-year contract which would be signed on July 1st.\u2019<\/p>\n John Barnes has pointed the finger at Liverpool fans for Slot losing his job at the end of the season and insists the Reds faithful should have supported the Dutchman more.<\/p>\n Barnes told Historic Newspapers: I was a big fan of Arne Slot, because Liverpool chose him and I thought he did well. He should have been given more time to allow his big signings like Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz to gel, because that doesn\u2019t always happen all at once.<\/p>\n