Liverpool transfer chiefs Hughes and Edwards to remain in place for summer

TL;DR

Liverpool's transfer chiefs Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards will remain for the summer transfer window despite uncertainty about their futures. Both are contracted until 2027 and are expected to navigate a crucial summer following a disappointing season.

Key points

Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards will remain at Liverpool.
Both are contracted until 2027.
The summer transfer window is crucial for Liverpool.
Liverpool spent nearly £500 million last summer.
Key priorities include replacing Mohamed Salah.

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Two of Liverpool's most important decision-makers, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards, are set to remain in place for this summer's transfer window amid uncertainty over their futures.

Edwards brought Hughes to Liverpool from Bournemouth to take on his former role of sporting director in the summer of 2024 when he returned to Anfield as FSG's head of football.

Both of them are contracted until 2027 and expected to stay in post for what is shaping up to be a crucial summer at Anfield after a disappointing defence of the Premier League title and question marks over Arne Slot's future.

Liverpool have faced criticism for a record Premier League transfer spend of nearly £500m last summer that has seen the team go backward this season but it is understood the club is happy with Hughes and Edwards' work.

Finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah will be top of the agenda as well as trying to get the most out of big-money signings Alexander Isak (£125m) and Florian Wirtz (£116.5m).

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Q&A

What roles do Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards hold at Liverpool?

Richard Hughes is the sporting director, while Michael Edwards is the head of football at Liverpool.

Why is the summer transfer window crucial for Liverpool?

The summer transfer window is crucial for Liverpool due to their disappointing season and the need to address key player replacements and maximize the potential of recent signings.

What is Liverpool's record transfer spending from last summer?

Liverpool's record transfer spending from last summer was nearly £500 million.

What are Liverpool's priorities for the upcoming transfer window?

Liverpool's priorities include finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah and optimizing the performance of big-money signings like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.