West Ham stance on Tim Steidten future as Liverpool search for next sporting director
West Ham are sure they can keep their technical director, Tim Steidten, amid interest from Liverpool.
Earlier this week, Steidten said it was "an honour" to be linked with Anfield, but he also said that the Reds haven't officially contacted him yet.
Steidten used to work for Werder Bremen and Bayer Leverkusen, and since joining West Ham last summer, he's performed really well in the transfer market. He helped bring in big-name players like Mohammed Kudus and Edson Alvarez.
Although West Ham haven't been in great form in recent weeks, Steidten has become more popular because he helped the team cope after their captain, Declan Rice, left for Arsenal for £105million.
Liverpool officials are said to admire the German and want him to help rebuild their team after their manager, Jurgen Klopp, announced his intention to depart the club in the summer.
It is currently unclear if there's a clause in his contract that would let him leave. Steidten will also be important in deciding what happens with David Moyes, who is the manager of West Ham. The club has decided to wait before talking about a new contract with the former Everton and Manchester United boss.
A new two-and-a-half-year deal had been discussed between the parties but the 6-0 defeat at home to Arsenal last weekend - marking seven games without a win in all competitions - has reportedly led to a rethink.
Meanwhile, Jorg Schmadtke's short-term deal at Liverpool has now ended after the January transfer window closed. He took over from Julian Ward at the end of the 2022-23 season.
Former Reds favourite Michael Edwards also recently turned down the chance to return to Anfield after being approached by FSG president Mike Gordon.
Liverpool haven't started the formal
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