Liverpool's Michael Edwards news is setback to Sir Dave Brailsford's Man United timeline
Liverpool are set to welcome back former sporting director Michael Edwards in a move that could see in-demand supremo Richard Hughes join him at Anfield but the news comes as a setback for Manchester United and Sir Dave Brailsford.
Edwards left the Merseyside club in 2022 to pursue other opportunities, following a successful spell in their hierarchy. Since his departure, he has been one of the most sought-after chiefs in England with United among those linked. The knock-on effect of the news from the other end of the East Lancs Road remains to be seen but there could be some implications.
Sporting directors and football operations chiefs are becoming the latest targets for clubs, in a new wave of speculation surrounding football. Omar Berrada arrived from United's rivals Man City and is currently on gardening leave, meanwhile there is a new fight on the hands of Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe as they battle Newcastle for Dan Ashworth.
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Ashworth wants to move to the North West after two years in the North East at St James' Park but the Magpies are playing hardball over losing the former Brighton & Hove Albion man.
Liverpool have been without a sporting director since the end of the January transfer window after Jorg Schmadtke's short spell at the club came to an end. Second-in-command Julian Ward subsequently replaced Edwards at the time of his announcement, but Ward - who brokered deals for Luis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister - lasted a year in the position before stepping down.
The Athletic reported this week that
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