{
  "id": 2386066,
  "title": "EPL: Liverpool need more wingers, says Iraola",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/epl-liverpool-need-more-wingers-says-iraola-2386066",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T14:20:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/epl-liverpool-need-more-wingers-says-iraola/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has stated that the club needs to sign more wingers to strengthen the squad. This comes after the departure of Mohamed Salah. Iraola expressed a desire for specific players in certain positions, but also remained open-minded about potential transfers that could improve the team.\n\nThe club has already made some signings, including centre back Jeremy Jacquet and forward Victor Munoz, as well as a loan deal for defender Ronald Araujo. However, they have also lost several key players, including Salah, defenders Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, and potentially midfielder Curtis Jones. Additionally, forward Hugo Ekitike is currently sidelined due to injury.\n\nIraola had ideally wanted all new players to join on the first day of pre-season, but acknowledged the challenges of the transfer market. The club has been linked with potential signings, including Paris St Germain's Bradley Barcola and Brighton & Hove Albion's Yankuba Minteh, according to Channel News Asia.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Liverpool need more wingers, says Iraola",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/epl-liverpool-need-more-wingers-says-iraola",
        "published": "2026-08-21T14:16:25.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}