'Hearing suggestions': David Ornstein says there'll be two key changes behind the scenes at Liverpool next year

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Liverpool are reportedly set to make some sweeping changes behind the scenes in 2027, with Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards likely to depart.Having made his name under Jurgen Klopp as one of the best sporting directors around, Edwards returned to Anfield as FSG’s CEO of Football in 2024, bringing Hughes from Bournemouth to fill his old role.It has been a mixed spell for both the directors, and having seen the Liverpool owners scrap plans for their multi-club model, journalist David Ornstein says Edwards is set to depart at the end of his contract next year, with Hughes likely to go with him. Is Andoni Iraola the right man to replace Arne Slot this summer? 🤔 Credit: Robin Jones/AFC Bournemouth/Getty Images Hughes and Edwards unlikely to extend Liverpool contracts Although Edwards and Hughes have overseen an unlikely Premier League title win, and spent some huge money, since 2024, this season has painted them in a different light for many Liverpool fans.The decision to stick with Arne Slot has been an unpopular one, while it is hard to make a case that any of their signings have been huge successes.There have been suggestions that Hughes could leave for Saudi Arabia, but speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, Ornstein says that he and Edwards are both committed to this summer’s transfer window and are likely to leave in 2027 instead.“Is he [Edwards] going to continue beyond that contract [in 2027]?

I’m hearing suggestions that he won’t be,” said the reporter. Photo by Robin Jones/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: PSG boss Luis Enrique gives his honest verdict on Liverpool’s performance at Anfield“He’s allied to Richard Hughes, they came in together, so Hughes you imagine won’t go on past 2027 and the contract also.

If and when Edwards goes, I’d imagine Hughes does too.“They are all committed for this summer and they are going to work clearly on this market and I think they’re in that with Slot. Then it is about delivering, and if they are going to be given longer, the results will have to speak for themselves and then some huge decisions again at Liverpool for FSG.”While it is arguably good news for Liverpool to avoid the upheaval of their sporting director leaving this summer, Hughes in particular needs to deliver a better window this time around.In the meantime, Ornstein also confirmed the likelihood that Slot will be in charge by the time the start of next season comes around.