Liverpool FC professional Neil Jones has given some perception into what Reds followers can anticipate from returning chief Michael Edwards as he seems to be to revolutionise the membership’s recruitment within the switch market.
Talking solely to CaughtOffside for his newest Day by day Briefing column, Jones defined that he’s not too satisfied by the switch rumours linking Liverpool with Estevao Willian for the second, although he advised that we might see Liverpool smartening up their technique with a view to recruit extra high younger gamers from South America sooner or later.
It appears one of many most important causes Edwards is again at Anfield is to supervise some adjustments to Liverpool’s recruitment, which might imply the possession buying one other membership, which might then facilitate future purchases of the perfect younger expertise around the globe, who would go to that membership first earlier than presumably shifting to LFC later.
That is the multi-club mannequin that has been used with some success by Manchester Metropolis, who’ve connections with the likes of Girona and Troyes, whereas Chelsea’s possession additionally personal Strasbourg.
Liverpool switch technique – what followers can anticipate beneath Edwards
Discussing Edwards’ new function at LFC, Jones mentioned: “I’ve not heard something relating to Estevao Willian, and certainly it could be a change of tack for Liverpool to focus on a 16-year-old Brazilian straight from Palmeiras, nonetheless proficient he’s. I can’t consider the final time the Reds did that, if ever.
“However what is obvious is that the Reds wish to enhance by way of world expertise ID and improvement. That is among the most important causes Michael Edwards is again within the fold, and why Fenway Sports activities Group are focusing on a second membership – to assist entice, develop (and promote) elite younger expertise.
“If and when that occurs, then we could nicely see a number of extra gamers shifting straight from South America into the Liverpool ‘system’.”