Andoni Iraola said that Liverpool need to sign more players ahead of the beginning of the 2026/2027 Premier League season next month.

Liverpool's new head coach was speaking at the AXA Training Centre in his first press conference to the wider media. He was asked about a number of areas including wider transfer policy but also about specific players like Harvey Elliott.

"Obviously we've signed two players already but we need more players. We know this. The club is working on this," Iraola said.

Iraola was asked about the World Cup's impact and what it means for preseason preparations.

"Me, as a coach, selfishly, you want the players here on day one, ready to train for pre-season," he said.

"But we understand that football doesn't work like this and I know that the club is working hard to get those signings and I am trying to help also."

"We have to replace very important players [who have left]." Andoni says, referencing Mo Salah and Ibrahima Konate.

He added that the club will need to "find solutions" for players with long-term injuries such as Conor Bradley and Hugo Ekitike.

READ MORE: Andoni Iraola Explains Liverpool Vision And Makes Promise Over Style Of Play

Iraola said: "Definitely, Harvey is here with us right now. He's shown eagerness to get himself ready. He will have a chance in pre-season."

Elliott had a difficult season on loan at Aston Villa last year, who refused to play him due to a contract clause that would make the deal permanent.

Iraola added that Elliott has returned early and has been training with the under-21s but gave no further indication that Elliott will definitely be a Liverpool player come the end of the transfer window.

Iraola was asked about learning from the players about last season.

"Obviously I talk to the players, the staff, I talked about the things are working really well, the things that we can do differently - I wouldn't say better, but differently. I think it's different.

"I have the advantage that probably players already know what we are going to demand in terms of style of play, but we will have time to know each other.

"One thing is to know a player, talk to a player, ask him, 'Where do you feel more comfortable? In this position? In this other one? Where do you see yourself?' I am asking the players these questions so I can understand them.

"But after I will see them train, I will make some tests, I will feel things, then I will take decisions from there."

Follow LFC Transfer Room On: X | Instagram | Facebook | Threads | Youtube