Jamie Carragher has already slammed Michael Edwards Liverpool theory amid fresh approach
Jamie Carragher has previously dismissed the idea Michael Edwards was more responsible for Liverpool's recent success than Jurgen Klopp.
Edwards oversaw many impressive deals during his time as the Reds' transfer chief, most notably selling Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in a deal worth a staggering £142million.
The 44-year-old shocked many after announcing his decision to leave the club at the end of the 2021/22 season, with Julian Ward stepping up to fill this void, and has since taken a different direction having formed data consultancy Ludonautics with Liverpool's former director of research Ian Graham.
Edwards was last month linked with a sensational return to Anfield as the Reds prepare to replace the outgoing Jorg Schmadtke and are now making a second attempt to lure him to Merseyside.
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Held in high esteem among supporters, many would welcome the former Liverpool sporting director back to the club after witnessing his ability to transform the team's fortunes on the pitch courtesy of effective player trading.
Such is the reputation Edwards possesses, one fan tweeted in January: "Klopp is a god in my eyes but let’s all be honest that it’s clear as day him and Lijnders are the reason Edwards left. The moment Klopp is leaving they’re asking Edwards to come back.”
Responding to this, Carragher said: "I’m sure that’s true, but this idea from some people that Edwards & co are more or equally responsible for Liverpool’s success than Klopp is mad! Klopp has been a huge success at every club he’s been at, Edwards has been fantastic at one,
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