Liverpool may need to explore alternative options to Paul Mitchell as their next sporting director, as the Monaco man won’t leave Ligue 1 until after the summer window.
This comes courtesy of L’Equipe (via Echo), with Julian Ward set to leave Anfield at the end of the season.
It raises questions about the Merseysiders’ transfer plans if the club were to commit to the former professional footballer, leaving a void during the summer window.
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We know that both Matheus Nunes and Jude Bellingham are considered prime targets, with possible alternate options already lined up before the end of the season.
However, given the importance of figures like Ward, and Michael Edwards before him, in the negotiations, it seems pretty risky to take given the critical need for quality this summer.
With question marks hanging over several midfielders in our squad, judging by the performances this term, not to mention the three starts on the scorecards, it’s a window we can’t afford not to make the most of.
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