Liverpool appears to be moving close to making some significant future appointments.
In addition to their ongoing hunt for a new manager, the Reds have been working behind the scenes to obtain a sporting director to handle recruitment.
So far, the search has remained largely quiet. However, after previously attempting to entice him back, Liverpool now appears to be in a position to hire famed former director Michael Edwards.
If Edwards does return, he will appear to play a far larger role than before. That means that a sports director is still required. Recent sources have stated that the man could be Edwards‘ close associate, Richard Hughes.
Hughes has now been announced to be departing Bournemouth at the end of the season. The 44-year-old appears to know where he wants to go next, with Roma and Liverpool also interested.
According to The Mirror, Hughes would rather move to Liverpool than anywhere else. According to insiders, the former midfielder‘s preferred destination this summer is Anfield. However, any relocation could apparently depend on Edwards’ employment.
Hughes leans towards Liverpool.
Rewind many weeks, and many Liverpool fans will have never heard of Richard Hughes. However, based on recent reports, he appears to be a strong match at Anfield.
Anyone who is close to and valued by Edwards is worth looking into. The former Liverpool analyst is one of the game’s most regarded recruitment experts.
The kind remarks made about Hughes when he left Bournemouth formed an image of a man who is very competent at his profession.
In a gushing tribute on afcb.co.uk, Cherries owner Bill Foley described his service to the club as ‘exceptional’.
It appears like he is ready to go up to Liverpool.
If Hughes were making the trek alone and as the main man, the fanbase might still be concerned.
He may have done an excellent job at Bournemouth, but Liverpool is a very different situation. It’s a big leap to make. However, with Edwards by his side, supporters can be confident that Hughes will be guided by someone who has been there and done it.
There are currently a lot of similar roles available in the Premier League and around Europe. However, with Edwards potentially in charge and a new project to work on, Liverpool is undoubtedly the most appealing.
With the conclusion of the season approaching, this should all be wrapped up pretty soon. Unless anything unexpected happens, Edwards and Hughes appear to be Liverpool‘s new dream team.
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