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What Michael Edwards plans to do first once Liverpool return is announced

Billy Meyers
Billy Meyers

Michael Edwards has now agreed a return to Liverpool as Fenway Sports Group (FSG) attempt to navigate life after Jurgen Klopp.

It was The Times who revealed that the 44-year-old will rejoin Liverpool, and also shared what the man from Southampton intends to do first at Anfield.

So, what will Michael Edwards do once his return to Liverpool is announced? Let’s take a look…

What Michael Edwards plans to do first at Liverpool

Well, the transfer guru – who helped bring Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk to Merseyside – is not actually returning to Anfield to be Director of Football again.

Edwards will instead head football operations across the entire board, in more of a footballing CEO role where he will work above a new Sporting Director, as Jorg Schmadtke is departing alongside Klopp.

Interestingly, there is already a name in mind – according to .

Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Photo by John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

It is said that Edwards plans to hire Richard Hughes as Director of Football in his first act – once getting his feet back under the table at Liverpool.

The 44-year-old has already announced his decision to leave Bournemouth at the end of the season, and he looks likely to join the Reds.

Richard Hughes boasts strong CV

Liverpool fans will be pleased to know that Hughes boasts an impressive track record when it comes to recruitment.

The Glaswegian signed Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United for just back in 2017 – before eventually making from selling the England international back to the Blades.

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Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/WBA FC via Getty Images

Hughes also signed Nathan Ake for before Manchester City later agreed a deal for the Dutchman, while there was also huge profit made again after selling Tyrone Mings to Aston Villa in a deal, having signed the defender from Ipswich Town for .

There are certainly similarities between Hughes and Edwards in terms of wheeling and dealing in the market, while the pair are also believed to be good friends.

Therefore, this appointment will hopefully work wonders for Liverpool.