Prepare for a transfer window plot twist straight out of Hollywood: Liverpool Football Club’s masterminds, Julian Ward and Michael Edwards, are back in the game!
These two were the masterminds behind Liverpool’s past transfer market success. The return of them may shake up Liverpool’s transfer game plan.
Ward was formerly the successor to Edwards in the sporting director role. Now he is set to embrace a broader role, taking charge of Fenway Sports Group’s entire football portfolio, not just Liverpool’s affairs.
Clash Of Opinions At Liverpool?
It’s worth noting that Klopp’s influence has historically been significant in player signings, with notable instances where his preferences differed from those of the recruitment team.
It certainly isn’t a coincidence that someone like fan-favourite Darwin Nunez was signed in the summer of 2022. The Times’ Paul Joyce made it very clear Nunez was a Klopp signing with Liverpool’s recruitment team favouring now-Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku at that time.
Klopp had purportedly been gaining more clout in recent periods, especially during Ward’s prior departure according to David Ornstein (NBC Sports).
Nonetheless, with Ward and Edwards making a comeback, there’s chatter that the pendulum of power in transfer dealings might swing back toward the recruitment team, potentially curbing Klopp’s influence over player acquisitions, a structure that yielded significant success for Liverpool in the past.
With signings like Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah attributed to the recruitment team’s efforts, there’s a sentiment among some fans that they may return to a more effective transfer strategy like their peak years.
Is The Timing Just A Coincidence?
The timing of these changes is raising eyebrows, especially considering Klopp’s comments about the return of Ward and Edwards. Klopp told the Guardian,
“I think it is a top solution, ¬honestly, and our conversation was great.
We spoke about a lot of things, about what I think about different things; players, situations in the club because I was here all the time when he was not, what did change and what might have to change.
It was a really good talk, and it’s top news for the club.”
With Ward and Edwards back in action, tongues are wagging about the timing of their comeback. Is it a borderline conspiracy theory to suggest both Ward and Edwards are coming back after Klopp confirmed his exit in the summer?
This is prompting whispers about the potential connection between these two significant shifts.
Doesn’t these all add up too neatly to be a mere coincidence? Perhaps…
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