Liverpool on red alert as World Cup star 'hands in transfer request' amid Premier League interest

Liverpool have been handed a big boost in their reported pursuit of Matias Fernandez-Pardo. The Reds are in the market for a new winger after the departure of Mohamed Salah, who left Anfield on a free transfer after his contract expired. He was followed out of the exit door by Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, who also left for free, joining Tottenham and Real Madrid respectively. Andoni Iraola, the Merseysiders’ new manager, emphasised his willingness to sign a winger in his first ever press conference as Liverpool boss, and he has already landed Victor Munoz from Osasuna, with the Spaniard still his only new recruit so far. Now, he has his sights set on another wide man that can operate off both flanks. In demand: Matia Fernandez-PardoGettyIt leaves the Reds with Fernandez-Pardo, who p