Liverpool on the verge of hiring former sporting director Michael Edwards to lead the post-Jurgen Klopp era

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group are close to agreeing a deal with former sporting director Michael Edwards to lead the post-Jurgen Klopp era, talkSPORT understands.

Edwards is set to take up a senior role at the US-based company that will see him oversee the running of the Merseyside giants.

Edwards will be responsible for recruiting the Reds' new director of football, expected to be outgoing Bournemouth manager Richard Hughes.

Edwards and Hughes will then be tasked with naming Klopp's replacement and Xabi Alonso remains the firm favorite for that role.

The 44-year-old played a pivotal role in building the team that saw them win the Premier League in 2020 and the Champions League the year before.

He was responsible for bringing players such as Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah to the club.

Edwards initially joined Liverpool in 2011, but left the club in 2022.

He was replaced by Julian Ward, who was succeeded by Jorg Schmadtke.

However, Schmadtke announced last month that he would step down from his position.

Klopp is also heading for the exit at the end of the season, meaning there will be big changes behind the scenes at Liverpool in the coming months.

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Liverpool are currently leaders of the Premier League and face Manchester City on Sunday in a highly successful clash.