Liverpool Negotiates Michael Edwards' Return for Strategic Role

Liverpool's former sporting director, Michael Edwards, is in discussions with the club's owners for a potential return in a senior position, signaling a strategic move for the post-Klopp era.

• Michael Edwards met with Liverpool's senior executives in Boston to discuss a potential return to the club in a more senior role than his previous position as sporting director.
• Edwards, who played a pivotal role in Liverpool's success, has declined the role of sporting director, seeking a position with greater control over football operations.
• Liverpool views Edwards as the ideal candidate to lead the club's transition after Jürgen Klopp's departure, with a focus on recruitment and analytics.
• Xabi Alonso is the favorite to succeed Klopp as Liverpool's manager, with the club respecting his current commitments with Bayer Leverkusen.
• Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, are determined to rehire Edwards, demonstrating their trust in his ability to shape the club's future.

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