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He will arrive from Bournemouth, where he has served as technical director since 2016.

Hughes comes highly recommended by Michael Edwards, who has returned to the fold as CEO of football for FSG after previously holding the position as sporting director at Liverpool himself.

Both currently at Bournemouth, they would join the recruitment operation at Anfield (per the BBC).

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Naturally, this influx of staff from the Vitality Stadium has raised questions over whether Liverpool could pursue any of the playing staff.

But whenever the market is open, there are always chances for these things to happen, yes."

There has been a steady trickle of business between Liverpool and Bournemouth in recent years, although some have wondered how much of that was down to the relationship between Edwards and Hughes.

Liverpool has not signed anyone from Bournemouth since Jamie Redknapp in 1991.

However, there are a couple of interesting talents.

Liverpool.com says: Even if Hughes does bring Burchill and McKee with him, there's no guarantee whatsoever that Liverpool will start to raid Bournemouth for players.

He accepts that this is the reality of football, and as long as Liverpool puts in a fair bid, it will be able to buy from Bournemouth.