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, following a disappointing title defense and questions over manager Arne Slot's future. The club has come under fire for a record-breaking £500m spend last summer, which has yielded underwhelming results.
However, Liverpool is reportedly satisfied with the work done by Hughes and Edwards, who have overseen £459m in spending since 2024, offset by £290m in player sales. Their top priorities will include finding a replacement for Mohamed Salah and maximizing the potential of big-money signings Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Despite speculation about their futures, with Hughes linked to Al Hilal and Edwards' role potentially impacted by FSG's shelved multi-club model plans, both are set to stay on and build on their previous successes, including hiring Slot and winning the title in his first season.