Liverpool have reportedly made contact with former Sporting Director Michael Edwards over the upcoming vacancy at the Merseyside club. This is according to Fabrizio Romano, who states contact was made with Edwards over the weekend
Fenway Sports Group are said to have offered their former employee the opportunity to be the main figure in shaping the future of the club, with Jurgen Klopp set to leave his managerial role at the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
Unfortunately for the Reds, Edwards turned the offer down, with Romano stating that he isn’t interested in a more senior role as things stand. This leave the door open for a change of heart in the future, but it also proves FSG are looking to be proactive with all the changes around the club.
Jorg Schmadtke has fulfilled the role of Sporting Director since the summer of 2023, but it was announced he would depart upon the conclusion of the January transfer window after helping re-build the Liverpool midfield at the start of the season
This leaves a role open and Klopp’s exit also plays a significant part in the story as the German manager is understood to hold a lot of power within the club. Edwards has turned down the opportunity for now, but it is not confirmed whether FSG will continue to pursue him, or if they will go in a different direction.
