AS IT HAPPENED: Andoni Iraola speaks ahead of Wolves trip

We have reporters LIVE at the AFC Bournemouth performance centre for Andoni Iraola’s press conference this morning, follow along here for updates…

09:02 – Andoni Iraola is here. He says he is very happy with both new signings this week.

09:03 – He notes that it is a big change for Rayan but is ready for tomorrow.

09:03 – Iraola says Rayan could start. But adds he wants to be careful with the Brazilian and wants him to be confident.

09:04 – Iraola says Rayan is used to the pressure of playing for a big team (Vasco).

09:04 – Iraola adds that he doesn’t expect Rayan to come in straight away and ‘be incredible’ as there will be an introduction phase.

09:05 – Iraola says Evanilson has been a big help for Rayan as the new signing does not speak any English so Evanilson has been able to help through translation.

09:06 – Iraola says the club is still working and wants to have one more signing in before the window shuts.

09:06 – He notes that at this point in the market, deals change all the time.

09:07 – On Wolves being Iraola’s 100th Premier League game in charge the boss says he is very happy and hopes to reach even more.

09:07 – Iraola says that right now is not the best time to face Wolves as they have picked up form and have had a few clean sheets recently.

09:09 – Injury updates: -No new injuries. -Brooks will be the next to return but will still take until next week.

09:12 – On Christos Mandas, Iraola says the club have been following him. He says Mandas is a different type of keeper from the ones at Bournemouth already.

09:13 – Iraola clarifies that Mandas is ‘different’ as he is very strong with the ball at his feet and the distribution he possesses.

That’s everything from Iraola, look out for our full preview later on today.