Liverpool are set to make a significant appointment to their technical set up by elevating Michael Edwards to the role of Sporting Director.
Edwards’ influence around the club is huge and he will be given the task of running Melwood, Liverpool’s training base on a daily basis.
Most importantly, Edwards - who joined Liverpool in November 2011 from Tottenham on the recommendation of Damien Comolli - will be responsible for negotiating the financial side of transfers.
Jurgen Klopp is believed to have strongly recommend that FSG appoint a Sporting Director
Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool’s owners, hold Edwards in high esteem, as does manager Jurgen Klopp and the pair have formed a strong relationship since the German arrived at Anfield.
Klopp is believed to have strongly recommend that FSG appoint a Sporting Director, given he had worked under them at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund.
Edwards is currently the Head of Technical Operations.
He is a member of the transfer committee, which includes also includes Chief Scout Barry Hunter and Dave Fallows, the Head of Recruitment.
