Michael Edwards Liverpool return spells bad news for Man Utd and Sir Dave Brailsford
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 and Hove Albion man, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Liverpool has been without a sporting director since Jorg Schmadtke left at the end of January. Julian Ward, who helped bring Luis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister to the club, took over but only lasted a year before stepping down.
This week, The Athletic reported that Edwards is close to taking on a big role with Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group. If he says yes, it's expected that Hughes, who recently left AFC Bournemouth, will become the new sporting
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