Michael Edwards: FSG bring back former Liverpool chief - what does this mean in search for Jurgen Klopp's successor?

Fenway Sports Group have announced the return of Michael Edwards as their new chief executive of football - but what does this mean for Liverpool in their search for Jurgen Klopp's successor?

Edwards oversaw the most successful period in Liverpool's recent history, assembling the squad that won the Premier League and Champions League in 2019 and 2020 respectively by bringing in signings such as Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane.

The sporting director then left Liverpool in 2022 but despite rejecting the chance to return to Liverpool earlier this year - talks resuming in early March led to a deal now being agreed to bring Edwards back in a new role as FSG CEO of football.

Liverpool were not the only clubs looking at Edwards for a senior hierarchical role - with Chelsea and Manchester United also holding talks with the football chief over a role that involved running their football operations.

Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid made checks on Edwards' interest in taking over sporting director duties, but it was clear he would not be operating in that capacity moving forward.

Edwards will no longer work as a consultant at sports management business Ludonautics - and will officially resign from the role on June 1.

Edwards' first major tasks with FSG is to help oversee Liverpool's life after Klopp - with the German manager announcing his departure at the end of the season back in January.

Edwards, on behalf of FSG, will now replace FSG president Mike Gordon as the day-to-day decision maker on all football matters at Liverpool.

Gordon has been open about stepping back from football matters at Liverpool - but will remain on the FSG board and Edwards will report to him on all football aspects.

In assuming Gordon's duties,