Since Michael Edwards arrived at Anfield, many clubs are striving to follow in the footsteps of Liverpool in the transfer market. One man at the heart of that success in Michael Edwards, a figure now idolised on Merseyside. “I must also highlight the role of our sporting director, Michael Edwards, in this journey so far,” Klopp said. Edwards helped convince Crystal Palace to pay £25m for Mamadou Sakho, while Bournemouth paid £19m for Dominic Solanke after Liverpool signed him on a free transfer from Chelsea. Danny Ings left the club last summer to join Southampton for £20m, after spending a season on loan at St Mary’s.

Source: Express February 06, 2020 09:52 UTC