Andoni Iraola hasn't wasted any time settling into life at Anfield. The new Liverpool head coach has already got the transfer wheels turning, and it seems he's got options closer to home than you might expect.

The most intriguing possibility involves bringing back one of our own. Jarell Quansah, who left for Bayer Leverkusen last summer in search of regular football, could be heading home sooner than anyone anticipated. Liverpool retained a £55m buyback clause when they sold the defender, representing a £20m loss on what they received just 12 months ago. But given his homegrown status and the way supporters took to him, that might be money well spent.

Quansah has thrived in the Bundesliga and earned his place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup. More importantly, he's already agreed personal terms should Liverpool decide to trigger that clause. The 22-year-old was refreshingly honest about his departure, explaining his decision was simply about game time: "To be honest, I wouldn't say it was the hardest decision because I just wanted to play. I felt like I could play at the top level, the Bundesliga's a top league and being able to play in the Champions League and play top games."

That desire for first-team football could work in Liverpool's favour now. With Ibrahima Konate having departed, there's room in the squad, and Iraola might be able to guarantee the minutes Quansah craved. The recruitment team will be relieved they can wrap up a deal quickly if needed, rather than entering protracted negotiations elsewhere.

Of course, Iraola isn't just looking backward. The former Bournemouth boss has his eye on current Cherries star Alex Scott, a player he knows intimately from their time together on the south coast. The 23-year-old midfielder has been exceptional, though Bournemouth have slapped an eye-watering £80m price tag on his head to ward off interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United.

Scott certainly seems keen on the reunion, offering some telling insight into what Liverpool fans can expect from their new manager: "I think the way we press out of possession is very aggressive, maybe similar to the early Klopp teams Liverpool had, that fierce aggressiveness and pressing with the wingers. I would say he is similar to that. Liverpool fans should definitely be so excited."

That comparison to peak Klopp will get pulses racing, especially given the defensive intensity we've been missing. Scott's assessment suggests Iraola plans to restore that relentless pressing game that made us so formidable.

The path to securing Scott won't be straightforward, but Liverpool have advantages. Richard Hughes previously worked at the Vitality Stadium before joining as our sporting director, and those relationships could prove crucial. Bournemouth have form for selling their brightest talents for hefty profits, having already cashed in on Dean Huijsen, Ilya Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez and Antoine Semenyo.

With Iraola having penned a deal until 2027/28, there's genuine ambition behind these moves. The Spaniard faces the considerable challenge of following Arne Slot's dismissal and lifting the club back towards the summit after a disappointing fifth-place finish. The £450m spent last summer on players like Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike couldn't prevent an underwhelming campaign, despite securing Champions League qualification.

Now Iraola must find the right blend of fresh faces and familiar quality. The Quansah situation offers immediate defensive reinforcement with a player who knows the club inside out. Scott represents the kind of box-to-box energy that could transform our midfield, though that £80m valuation tests even our resources.

Whether Liverpool can land both targets remains to be seen, but the early signs suggest Iraola knows exactly what he wants and has the connections to make things happen. The summer window suddenly looks a lot more interesting.