Key decision-makers Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards will remain at Liverpool for the upcoming summer transfer window, despite uncertainty surrounding their positions. Both are under contract until 2027 and are expected to play crucial roles in the club's summer plans.
The duo, who have overseen significant spending and sales, will focus on finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah and maximizing the potential of big-money signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Hughes and Edwards have been responsible for £459m in spending since 2024, offset by £290m in sales.
They will aim to rebuild the team after a disappointing title defense and questions over manager Arne Slot's future. The club is satisfied with their work, despite criticism over the record-breaking £500m spend last summer that has seen the team regress. Hughes and Edwards were instrumental in hiring Slot and will now work to ensure a successful summer transfer window.