“Liverpool’s First Major Summer Signing Set for Next Week with New Sporting Director”

Liverpool have confirmed the appointment of Jorg Schmadtke as the club’s new sporting director, signalling a ramping up of their summer transfer business. Schmadtke, who left a similar role at Bundesliga side Wolfsburg at the beginning of 2023 after more than four years, will take up his post on June 1 once work permit formalities have been completed. He will replace Julian Ward, who is due to leave the club this summer after more than a decade. With Schmadtke now installed in his role, Liverpool expect to conclude their first major signing of the summer window next week with Alexis Mac Allister ready to join from Brighton.