Sporting Director

Max Eberl's Gaze Fixed on Bavaria, Despite Liverpool’s Advances Liverpool, with their remarkable history and reputation, are undoubtedly a beacon for professionals in the football world. When they show interest, it's not taken lightly. The Merseyside club, searching for a new sporting director as we approach summer 2024, reportedly set their sights on Max Eberl,...

Who Are the Genuine Alternatives, Should Salah Leave Next Summer…? We are a little over two months until the winter transfer window opens, which hopefully represents the countdown to where we see Liverpool sign that much-needed defensive midfielder. Former holding midfield targets, Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia, have had limited success since their respective moves...

Who Are the Genuine Alternatives, Should Salah Leave Next Summer…? We are a little over two months until the winter transfer window opens, which hopefully represents the countdown to where we see Liverpool sign that much-needed defensive midfielder. Former holding midfield targets, Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia, have had limited success since their respective moves...

Deal or No Deal I wrote recently about the immediate requirements of an incoming Sporting Director, in the hope that one would be appointed to his new Anfield role this calendar year. Max Eberl is the current name in the frame, after being relinquished of his RB Leipzig duties before his contract was due to...

Fenway Sports Group Sets Sights on New Sporting Direction Amidst a whirlwind of front-office changes, Liverpool's overseers, Fenway Sports Group, are poised for a strategic shift, eyeing a fresh perspective for their sporting director role - a move that continues to draw much speculation within the Premier League sphere. The past two years have seen Liverpool's...

An Era of Transformation at Anfield The corridors of power at Anfield have witnessed a significant reshuffling, charting a course through a transformative era. With Jurgen Klopp at the helm, affirming his allegiance to the club, Liverpool faces the strategic conundrum of appointing a sporting director capable of fostering "Liverpool 2.0." As reported by James...

Max Eberl Enters the Frame In the corridors of Liverpool FC, a strategic shuffle is underway, subtly yet significantly steering the club’s future. The Reds are keenly setting their board for moves that could potentially redefine their backroom dynamics. Amidst this thoughtful orchestration, Max Eberl, the erstwhile sporting director at RB Leipzig, has emerged on the...

Reds’ Right-Back Biggest Hole? I have just endured the England v Australia friendly at Wembley Stadium (finishing 1-0), which was as uninspiring a game of football as I expected it to be. International football, for me at least, is part of the game that I struggle to fully invest in, especially away from either the...

Liverpool Transfer Strategy: Pursuing Max Eberl There’s uncertainty as to what impact the Dynasty Equity minority investment (up to $200 million) will have on Liverpool transfer strategy, if in fact any. What is certain right now though is there’s a question mark about the moves that might be made and just who will be calling...

A New Dawn at Anfield with Max Eberl in the Frame In the ever-evolving world of football, Liverpool finds itself amidst a pivotal juncture, particularly in the boardroom. The sporting director role, a crucial cog in the transfer and strategy machine, has witnessed a carousel of change in recent times. The departure of Michael Edwards...