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‘If Xabi Alonso had wanted the Liverpool job, Arne Slot might still be in Rotterdam' Respected writer and Liverpool fan Tony Evans provides the inside story of the quest to replace Jurgen Klopp and the shocking factor no one expected

No supporters were popping champagne corks when Arne Slot was confirmed as Liverpool's new manager and his success may even have surprised club insiders

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Next Manchester United sporting director: Dougie Freedman, Julian Ward and Ralf Rangnick return all assessed

With Dan Ashworth dismissed, INEOS are on the hunt for their new sporting director inside six months

Evening Standard

Returning Edwards offers Liverpool stability with testing summer ahead

Jürgen Klopp and key figures of his staff may be leaving Anfield but the club’s former sporting director can minimise disruption in new role

The Guardian - UK

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Manchester United consider four sporting directors in eight-week audit of club

Sir Dave Brailsford will examine the scale of the operation surrounding the performance of the club with four targets identified as potential directors of football

The Independent UK

Dougie Freedman to Manchester United? Crystal Palace chief has already proven transfer credentials

Rio Ferdinand is baffled by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rumoured interest in Freedman, but his Selhurst Park track record over recent years speaks for itself

Evening Standard

Liverpool have swapped clarity for confusion in the transfer market

The Caicedo and Lavia sagas show Liverpool’s once-slick transfer operation has become beset by instability and muddled-thinking

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool report: Frustrated Jurgen Klopp could make shock Anfield exit

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is considering leaving his contract a year early, with the Reds struggling in the transfer market

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Liverpool may have to wait another year to sign their next Ibrahima Konate

Levi Colwill could well be the long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool but whether the Chelsea youngster would immediately get the game time he needs remains to be seen

Liverpool Echo

Steven Gerrard takes Liverpool backroom staff member with him to Al Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard has made his first swoop as new manager of Al Ettifaq by poaching Liverpool analyst Ray Shearwood

Liverpool Echo

From Monchi to Murtough: rising power of football’s executive class

It’s time to celebrate the blossoming corporate culture of the sporting director but even soccer’s smartest guys cannot avoid scapegoating if transfers fail

The Guardian - UK

Jorg Schmadtke to launch next stage of Liverpool transfer rebuild as scouting mission expected

Schmadtke is the sporting director tasked with completing significant rebuild at Liverpool this summer

Liverpool Echo

Jurgen Klopp target draws closer as Liverpool wait for second transfer move

Liverpool have already gained a head start in their summer recruitment - but one World Cup winner just days into the window hasn't been enough for some

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool have new top midfield target as Khephren Thuram agent sparks transfer intrigue

With the transfer window officially open, the ECHO looks at what to expect as a host of midfielders continue to be assessed

Liverpool Echo

How much Alexis Mac Allister could cost Liverpool as transfer fee details emerge

Alexis Mac Allister is set to be first summer signing at Liverpool as Paul Gorst looks ahead to hectic June and window

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Liverpool Echo

Manu Kone has already delivered verdict on future amid new Liverpool transfer 'interest'

Liverpool have reportedly expressed interest in Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone

Liverpool Echo

Barcelona star Jules Kounde sends blunt transfer message amid Liverpool links

Barcelona defender Jules Kounde has been subject to speculation over his future with reports of a Liverpool bid

Liverpool Echo

Julian Ward can't answer £196m Liverpool question as Anfield legacy emerges

Julian Ward departs Liverpool after serving one year as the club's sporting director - but how successful was his Anfield reign?

Liverpool Echo

What Jurgen Klopp and Dietmar Hamann have said about new Liverpool sporting director Jorg Schmadtke

Liverpool have appointed Jorg Schmadtke as the new sporting director taking over from Julian Ward

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Daily Mirror

Jorg Schmadtke's Liverpool in-tray as sporting director explains role alongside Jurgen Klopp

Jorg Schmadtke has been appointed as Liverpool's new sporting director, with the German arriving from Wolsburg to take a senior role at Anfield following Julian Ward's departure

Football London

Liverpool confirm transfer deal that poses Arsenal problem in Mason Mount and Declan Rice race

Arsenal transfer news: Liverpool's recent move could result in the Gunners being hit with a major blow in their summer transfer plans

The Independent UK

German Jorg Schmadtke named Liverpool sporting director

The 59-year-old left a similar role at Wolfsburg earlier this year.

The Independent UK

Liverpool appoint former Wolfsburg chief Jorg Schmadtke as sporting director

Schmadtke succeeds Julian Ward who departs after a decade at Anfield

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool appoint Jörg Schmadtke as sporting director for summer transfers

Liverpool have appointed Jörg Schmadtke as their new sporting director in readiness for the summer transfer window

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool appoint new sporting director as Jorg Schmadtke role confirmed

Liverpool have appointed Jorg Schmadtke as their new sporting director on an initial short-term contract

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool can follow Man City and Arsenal transfer example to answer Mohamed Salah

Liverpool are targeting a number of deals for Premier League players this summer

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