March 8th 2024.
Michael Edwards is currently mulling over the possibility of making a comeback to Liverpool. The club has been making significant efforts to lure him back to Anfield, especially after he recently met with the owners in Boston. This meeting was attended by the former sporting director himself, along with John W Henry, the owner of Fenway Sports Group, and the club's president, Mike Gordon.
Although Edwards had previously declined a similar offer to return to Liverpool, the club sees him as the perfect fit to oversee the team's operations following the departure of Jurgen Klopp this summer. Currently, Edwards works as a consultant at the sports advisory firm Ludonautics. However, he has made it clear that he would only consider coming back to Liverpool if he is given a more prominent role within the club's hierarchy, rather than just being a sporting director.
Since leaving Liverpool in 2022 after a successful six-year stint, Edwards has rejected offers from other clubs, including Chelsea. The club's current sporting director, Julian Ward, left in 2023, and his temporary replacement, Jorg Schmadtke, also departed after the recent January transfer window. In the event of Edwards' return, he would most likely take charge of the recruitment process for the next Liverpool manager, as well as oversee the role of sporting director, which he previously held.
It is clear that Edwards would play a crucial role in the post-Klopp transition at Anfield. The club is already eyeing potential candidates for the manager position, with Bayer Leverkusen boss and former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso being their top choice. However, they face competition from Bayern Munich, who are also interested in securing Alonso's services. Reports from Germany suggest that Liverpool has already reached out to his agent, Inaki Ibanez, to discuss a potential move.
Meanwhile, Leverkusen's sporting director has expressed confidence that Alonso will reject any offers and stay with the club next season. Liverpool is also reportedly interested in Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim, who was previously considered by Tottenham before the appointment of Ange Postecoglou. Another candidate on their radar is Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi, who has been impressing with his managerial skills on the south coast. It remains to be seen who will eventually take over the reins at Liverpool, but one thing is for sure - Michael Edwards' potential return would be a major boost to the club's future plans.
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