Liverpool transfer news as Richard Hughes 'agrees' exit and Andy Robertson 'offer received'

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesTransfersLiverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League and a fresh report coming out of Italy claims that a deal has been agreedRichard Hughes is being linked with a move to Saudi Arabia(Image: Getty Images)Richard Hughes has reportedly agreed to join Al-Hilal, with an announcement that he will take over as the Saudi Pro League's sporting director said to be "imminent".Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport says that Hughes is expected to meet Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi soon, ahead of the two commencing a working relationship.It is not made clear in the report whether Hughes will join Al-Hilal straight away or whether he is being lined up to move to Saudi Arabia when his Liverpool contract expires next year.Hughes only joined Liverpool in 2024, having been brought to the club by Fenway Sports Group's (FSG) head of soccer, Michael Edwards.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher put in his place with blunt Caoimhin Kelleher transfer warningREAD MORE: Liverpool receives Didi Hamann warning over what could happen if Arne Slot staysEdwards has also been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in recent months, although it has consistently been reported in England that both men are expected to see out their contracts on Merseyside.Like Hughes, Edwards' Liverpool deal expires at the end of next season.Edwards made his name at Liverpool as the sporting director between 2016 and 2022, and returned to the set-up in 2024, with one of his main tasks as an employee of FSG to build a multi-club model, similar to the City Football Group model, of which Manchester City as a part.However, FSG has since changed its mind on that approach, deeming many of the clubs that it looked at to be overvalued, which could leave Edwards searching for a new challenge.Meanwhile, Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson is said to have given consideration to a verbal offer made to him by Turkish outfit Fenerbahce.Andy Robertson is being linked with a move to Turkey(Image: 2026 DeFodi Images)It was confirmed last month that Robertson will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of this season, after nine largely brilliant years as a Red.Robertson was not offered the chance to extend his stay at Liverpool, forcing him to look for a new club.Robertson has been heavily linked with a free transfer to Tottenham after the North London club failed with an attempt to sign him during the January transfer window, but any move to Spurs would be dependent on Roberto De Zerbi saving the side from relegation to the Championship.De Zerbi was appointed Tottenham's manager with six games of the Premier League season remaining, and has picked up four points from two games so far.Positive runs of form from fellow relegation-threatened sides West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds, though, mean that Tottenham remains two points from safety.The report about a verbal offer from Fenerbahce comes from a Turkish journalist on X, although it is claimed that discussions between the two parties have been shelved for now.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.TransfersLiverpool FCRichard Hughes