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Liverpool expected to ‘throw the kitchen sink’ in bid to appoint ‘exceptional’ 44-year-old
Liverpool have a lot of restructuring to do this summer, with manager Jurgen Klopp and sporting director Jorg Schmadtke both set to leave Anfield at the end of the season.
Unsurprisingly, a host of coaches and directors have been linked with a switch to Liverpool, though there are certainly favourites for both roles.
For instance, Xabi Alonso is said to be Liverpool’s prime candidate for the manager’s hotseat as he continues to shine at Bayer Leverkusen.
Meanwhile, one candidate appears to stand out in the director’s role for the Reds, namely Michael Edwards.
recently reported that Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are trying once again to convince Edwards to come back as Director of Football.
However, the 44-year-old is believed to be against returning as DOF at Liverpool, instead wanting full control in more of a “CEO of football” role.
Liverpool reportedly made moves to try and convince Edwards to return to Anfield earlier this year, but apparently he wasn’t interested.
Now, it looks as though the Reds have more of a chance. Ben Jacobs, writing on , has elaborated on the matter.
What Liverpool must do to ensure Michael Edwards ‘might seriously consider’ return
The journalist reckons Liverpool were always going to throw the kitchen sink at Edwards despite him indicating that he didn’t want to return.
Jacobs also questioned whether the Reds would be willing to give Edwards more control. If that’s the case, then they might stand more of a chance.
“I was always expecting another approach to Edwards, it may change in the coming days, but there’s been nothing formal,” he wrote.
“But sources have always indicated that Liverpool were going to throw the kitchen sink at Edwards even though he’d indicated to Mike Gordon on the phone that he didn’t want to come back.
“I think we have to understand why at that point, Edwards said he didn’t want to come back and why he has rejected other clubs in the past.
“The answer is that Edwards does not want to be a sporting director. Edwards wants more than that. So either a CEO or football-type role, or a group head, or he wants skin in the game.
“He wants equity, which is something that FSG did give to Lebron James.
“So the key question is if they really want Edwards, would they be prepared to give him equity and total control over the football department?
“And if the answer is yes to one or both of these things, then Edwards might seriously consider a role.”
Liverpool must do all they can to ensure continuity after Jurgen Klopp and Jorg Schmadtke exits – TBR View
Edwards is an , and as such, it’s understandable that Liverpool are trying to bring him back.
With so much change on the cards at Anfield, the Reds need to do all they can to ensure continuity and as little drop-off in quality around the club as possible.