Liverpool haven’t entered the race for Southampton director of soccer Jason Wilcox.
Manchester United are eager to deliver the 53-year-old in as a part of an ongoing restructure of their footballing operations beneath INEOS.
And it has been claimed that they face competitors from Liverpool, who’ve reportedly already agreed a compensation bundle with Southampton.
Nonetheless, This Is Anfield understands these experiences are huge of the mark, with Liverpool having little interest in including Wilcox to their new-look recruitment workforce.
The Reds lately secured the appointment of Richard Hughes as their new sporting director.
And the previous Bournemouth recruitment chief shall be joined in making the transfer by scout Mark Burchill.
Liverpool have already got one other key determine in place as a part of a wider restructure, with Michael Edwards taking over a brand new place with Fenway Sports activities Group.
Edwards will function CEO of Soccer, vacating his earlier put up as guide for sports activities administration enterprise Ludonautics, together with his duties together with overseeing soccer operations at Liverpool.
FSG intend to broaden their portfolio with the acquisition of one other membership, with Edwards main that enterprise.
Wilcox could also be extra acquainted as a former participant for Blackburn, Leeds and Leicester, whereas he started his non-playing profession with a collection of roles at Manchester Metropolis.
He solely took up his place at Southampton in 2023, however now seems set to maneuver on – although his vacation spot shouldn’t be anticipated to be Merseyside.
The main focus for FSG will now be figuring out and appointing a successor to Jurgen Klopp as supervisor.
