New sporting director talks held & more Bellingham updates – Latest LFC News

We continue the long wait for Liverpool’s next game by bringing you the latest on a potential new sporting director and more midfield rumours.

 

Monaco sporting director ‘holds talks’ with Liverpool

The Reds’ search for a new sporting director has reached France as Paul Mitchell, currently of Monaco, is said to have held talks with the club.

Get French Football News report that the Englishman – formerly head of recruitment at MK Dons, Southampton, Tottenham and RB Leipzig – has held talks with Liverpool, who are currently looking to replace the departing Julian Ward.

It is not the first time he has been linked with the Reds, though last month the Telegraph‘s Sam Wallace claimed the club had “decided against” appointing him.

Jurgen Klopp admitted that news of Ward’s resignation came as a “surprise” back in December.

Mitchell is also set to leave his post this year despite Monaco’s attempts to extend his deal, and a switch to Merseyside could present the next step in the 41-year-old’s career.

Whether these talks are new, or took place when he visited Anfield before the World Cup, isn’t clear. He does, though, seem like a candidate who would tick a lot of boxes.

 

Today’s top stories

NAPLES, ITALY - Wednesday, September 7, 2022: Liverpool's Luis Díaz reacts after missing a chance during the UEFA Champions League Group A matchday 1 game between SSC Napoli and Liverpool FC at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli won 4-1. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

  • Jude Bellingham remains firmly on Liverpool’s radar after sources on Merseyside have insisted that a deal is still possible
  • Diogo Jota has recalled his “special” debut for Atletico Madrid, in which he partnered former Liverpool striker Fernando Torres

 

Latest Liverpool FC news

  • Missy Bo Kearns aims to emulate Steven Gerrard in scoring a goal for Liverpool at Goodison Park in Friday night’s Merseyside derby

  • James Pearce has clarified Jose Enrique’s previous claims over signing Ryan Gravenberch, explaining that “nothing is nailed on at this stage”

  • 20-year-old Tom Hill is back in action with the U21s after Barry Lewtas detailed the midfielder’s “rotten luck” with injuries

 

What’s going on elsewhere?

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 7, 2022: Tottenham Hotspur's manager Antonio Conte during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

  • Antoine Griezmann is said to be considering international retirement after Kylian Mbappe was handed the France captaincy ahead of him (Le Figaro)

  • Antonio Conte is expected to be sacked by Tottenham, with Ryan Mason in line to step in as interim manager (Times)

  • A Wednesday deadline has been set for prospective owners of Man United to submit their bids to purchase the club (BBC)

 

Video of the day and match of the night

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