Iraola's first priority and another busy transfer window

[BBC] [Getty Images] We asked you to send in your Liverpool questions for our reporter Aadam Patel before the summer transfer window opens. In the first part of a special Q&A, he focuses on Andoni Iraola's first tasks at Anfield and the Reds' transfer plans. Zahid asked: What should Andoni Iraola's first priority be? Aadam: For vast parts of the past season, there was no excitement watching Liverpool. Put simply, Iraola needs to bring an identity back to Liverpool and deliver a style of football the fans can enjoy. There will be no expectation on Iraola to deliver silverware immediately, but, more than anything, there needs to be a sense that Liverpool are heading in the right direction and the head coach is getting the best out of the players. It took Jurgen Klopp nearly four years to win his first trophy at Anfield. Iraola won't get the same amount of time but, for someone who loves focusing on the short-term, the absolute priority will be to deliver a brand of football that makes Liverpool fans excited again. Explore all Liverpool content on BBC Sounds Stuart asked: With the likely rebuild or transition to Iraola's style of play, just how much do Liverpool have to do in terms of recruitment? Realistically, how many players are needed? I'm thinking a right-back, wingers on the left and right, central midfielder and potentially a centre-forward to cover the absence of Hugo Ekitike. Aadam: Before he was sacked, Arne Slot said he expected a little transition this summer. Liverpool won't spend like they did last summer, but it will still be a busy window in terms of recruitment. A pacy winger is a priority, with 19-year–old Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig a top target and Bradley Barcola another option. Given the right-back crisis and Conor Bradley's injury situation, they are looking at full-backs. A central midfielder is needed too, with Bournemouth 's Alex Scott emerging as a target and, of course, Iraola knows him well. Despite Ibrahima Konate's exit on a free transfer, there is currently no expectation to invest in another centre-half, with either Jeremy Jacquet and Giovanni Leoni options to partner Virgil van Dijk. Keep across this page for parts two, three and four of Aadam's Q&A, which will look at subjects including Alexis Mac Allister's future, Darwin Nunez's potential return and whether Liverpool can be title challengers in 2026-27.