Liverpool is embarking on a fresh endeavor to entice back their former sporting director, Michael Edwards, to spearhead the post-Klopp reconstruction at Anfield, as per reports from Fabrizio Romano. The club is actively seeking a capable sporting director to oversee the quest for a new manager and facilitate the squad’s revitalization, prompting them to turn their attention to the esteemed recruitment expert.
With current sporting director Jorg Schmadtke set to depart at the season’s end, Liverpool faces a void that requires an adept leader. Edwards, who departed the club in 2022 after an impressive 11-year tenure in constructing Liverpool’s formidable stature, has emerged as the prime target for the Reds.
The owners of Liverpool, FSG, are determined to orchestrate one final endeavor to bring Edwards back to Anfield, envisioning him to assume control of football operations and institute a fresh organizational framework. This proposed structure includes appointing a successor as sporting director to follow in Edwards’ footsteps. Despite FSG’s persistence, Edwards has not exhibited any inclination to accept their proposal thus far.
Nevertheless, Liverpool, perched atop the Premier League table, is undeterred and will pursue Edwards once more. The upcoming summer holds significant importance for the Reds, as they face the departure of manager Jurgen Klopp, who has opted to step down and take a hiatus from football.
Furthermore, Liverpool confronts pressing contract negotiations with defensive stalwarts and captains Virgil Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold, both on the verge of entering the final year of their agreements. The situation is similarly precarious for Mohamed Salah, with his contract expiring in a year. In fact, Salah has garnered interest from the Saudi League, raising the likelihood of his departure this summer.