If there is a supposed advantage to Liverpool’s sporting director-head coach model, it is that a change in the latter position should not drastically affect long-standing transfer plans.
Back when Jurgen Klopp was at the helm in the role of “manager”, he wielded far greater influence over comings and goings at Anfield than those around him.
However, the appointment of Arne Slot back in 2024 marked a shift to a way of working long favoured by owners Fenway Sports Group.
And so, despite the Dutchman’s contract being terminated earlier this week and talks being opened with Andoni Iraola to replace him, this summer is likely to go largely as previously planned.
Who could leave?
