Liverpool latest: Saudi side 'plot' swoop as Reds 'panic' over £60m transfer

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Today's Liverpool news sees the club possibly bracing themselves for yet another summer of dramatic changeLiverpool's summer transfer expenditure was an extraordinary step for the club. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHowever, despite the lavish spending, the Reds have underperformed this season and are fighting to secure a top-four spot.READ MORE: Liverpool sent 'dream' transfer message by £52m star amid Real Madrid linksREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold fires Liverpool message to Man City after major Real Madrid statementActions could now be underway that may result in a dramatic change in the club's leadership, impacting Hughes and Slot, and influencing how the club handles transfer dealings in the future.

In other news today, Liverpool have expressed concern over the fitness of an exciting summer recruit.Sporting director 'eyed'Hughes joined the Reds at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season and has been a pivotal figure during the Slot era. The Telegraph has now claimed he is, in fact, among a three-man shortlist for the sporting director position at the Saudi club.The ECHO understands Liverpool have received no approach from Saudi Arabia for Hughes and the club are understood to be confident that he will not be departing.

Hughes was recruited by Liverpool's chief executive of football, Michael Edwards, from a comparable position at Bournemouth, where he oversaw the appointment of Andoni Iraola.Alarm bells ring over summer signingSoon-to-be Liverpool player Jeremy Jacquet has undergone surgery after sustaining a shoulder fracture last month. However, concern has reportedly grown within the Merseyside club after they discovered the duration of his rehabilitation period.Liverpool beat Chelsea to the centre-back's signature in January.