## Liverpool’s Transfer Department: What’s Going Wrong and the Costly Results
Liverpool’s transfer department has been under scrutiny in recent weeks, and a new report from reliable journalist Paul Joyce of the Times has highlighted what’s going wrong and revealed a very real example of the results.
Enzo Fernandez, the Argentine World Cup winner, was arguably the standout player on the pitch as Liverpool drew 1-1 vs. Chelsea on Sunday. What many people don’t know is that Liverpool could have had him last summer for just £15m. Chelsea ended up paying over £100 million for him in January.
This is just one example of how Liverpool’s transfer department has changed in recent years. Players always slip through the net, but this kind of problem is a symptom of Liverpool’s new setup.
### Liverpool’s Transfer Department: The Changes
The Liverpool of 2017-2022 are very different to the club of 2022 onwards, not least in the behind-the-scenes changes that have led to the once-lauded think-tank fragmenting and departing.
The instability of a third sporting director in just over a year — Jörg Schmadtke has arrived after Julian Ward departed 12 months after succeeding Michael Edwards — has coincided with the transfer market exploding for the very position they now need the most.
### Liverpool’s Transfer Department: The Missed Opportunities
Liverpool’s central midfield signings this summer are deemed to have been good, one of whom is Enzo Fernandez’s Argentina midfield partner, but they are still short. Missing out on Fernandez is more an example of how the club has changed in recent years.
In the last few days, Liverpool have also missed out on two No. 6 players. Paul Joyce doesn’t report any new links with specific players and it is anyone’s guess who Liverpool will turn to next.
### Liverpool’s Transfer Department: The Solution?
It is a mess that needs fixing, and fast. There doesn’t appear to be an easy way out, though.
Liverpool need to make sure they are well prepared for the transfer window and that they have a clear plan of action in place. They need to be able to identify their targets quickly and efficiently and make sure they don’t miss out on any potential deals.
They also need to make sure they are well connected with agents and clubs around the world so they can get the best deals possible.
Finally, they need to make sure they have a strong scouting network in place so they can identify potential players early on and make sure they don’t miss out on any potential stars.
### Conclusion
Liverpool’s transfer department needs to be overhauled if they are to compete at the highest level. They need to make sure they are well prepared for the transfer window, have a clear plan of action in place, and have a strong scouting network in place so they don’t miss out on any potential deals or players. Only then will they be able to avoid costly mistakes like missing out on Enzo Fernandez for just £15m.