Michael Edwards left his role as Liverpool sporting director in 2022 but FSG are keen to bring him back to Anfield; Julian Ward and Jorg Schmadtke have both left Liverpool since succeeding Edwards; Liverpool are building a new structure ahead of Jurgen Klopp's exit
Friday 8 March 2024 13:28, UK
Michael Edwards met Liverpool's owners in Boston last weekend as FSG continue talks to try to bring their former sporting director back to Anfield.
Edwards left Liverpool in 2022 and was replaced by Julian Ward, who was then succeeded by Jorg Schmadtke at the start of the season.
However, Schmadtke left his role last month, while Jurgen Klopp is standing down after nine years in charge at the end of the campaign.
Any potential role for Edwards - who originally joined Liverpool in 2011 - would sit above the job of sporting director.
The 44-year-old played a key role in building the squad that won Liverpool's first Premier League title in 2020 and the Champions League in 2019, helping to sign the likes of Alisson, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.
Edwards took a sabbatical from professional football after ending his time at Liverpool, saying: "I had always planned to cap my time at the club to a maximum of 10 years," adding: "I think it's good for the individual and for the employer too."
Chelsea were rebuffed after approaching Edwards over a move to Stamford Bridge in 2022, while Manchester United have also been linked.
Edwards met FSG's John Henry and Mike Gordon over becoming part of the new structure at Anfield, with appointing Klopp's successor high on the agenda.
Xabi Alonso remains the frontrunner to replace Klopp but a thorough process is being carried out, with Ruben Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi among the names also reportedly being considered.
Alonso fits the profile of manager Liverpool are looking for but Bayern Munich are also keen on their former midfielder, who is set to lead Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title.
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