Liverpool news: Reds set to confirm midfielder transfer as announcement made

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Andoni Iraola hasn't wasted any time since his appointment as Liverpool boss last month. The Spaniard's reign at Anfield will hit the one month mark this week and has already clinched the club's first summer arrival in Victor Munoz .

A number of key stars have left under his watch including Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate , however, all three exits were decided prior to Iraola replacing Arne Slot .

Transfer business for all clubs will likely heat up in the coming days and weeks with Liverpool already set to confirm the departure of one midfielder while an announcement for a player eager to impress Iraola has been made. Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer stories regarding the Merseyside side.

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Liverpool midfielder Luca Stephenson is nearing an exit from the club with a move to Bolton Wanderers almost completed. The 22-year-old is in the last year of his Anfield deal and has spent the last two years on loan at Dundee United.

Stephenson - who joined Liverpool's academy in 2018 from Sunderland - has yet to make a senior appearance for the Reds despite joining the first-team for their last two pre-seasons.

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Stephenson's switch to Bolton is set to cost the Championship side £700,000. Despite his second campaign in Scotland being cut short to injury, the midfielder was awarded both fans & clubs Young Player of the season.

Jeremy Jacquet's Liverpool career officially began on Wednesday following his £60million move . A deal to sign the defender was agreed in January before the Frenchman returned to Rennes on loan for the rest of the season.

The 20-year-old suffered a shoulder injury upon his return to France but has since been given the all clear to begin pre-season training this month. Upon his arrival, Jacquet spoke of his desire to help add to Liverpool's trophy cabinet.

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He said: "I saw all the cups and trophies, just how many there are, and I thought 'wow, I really want to be part of the history of this club'. I was just thinking that I want to bring back many more of them."

He added: "It's a legendary club and the football philosophy appealed to me directly, and with my family I believe we made the right choice and we feel really happy here. They are really, really proud of me.