Liverpool revamps squad and staff as sporting director moves to Saudi club

Liverpool FC is active in the summer transfer market after a fifth‑place Premier League finish and the departure of several key players. New head coach Andoni Iraola has already signed Osasuna winger Victor Munoz for £34 million and French centre‑back Jeremy Jacquet for £55 million, while also bringing in Bournemouth‑linked back‑room staff – coaches Shaun Cooper and Tommy Elphick, assistant Pablo de la Torre and tactical analyst Tom Webber.

Sporting director Richard Hughes, who oversaw last season’s record‑breaking signings, is reported to be joining Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, raising questions about who will steer Liverpool’s transfer strategy. The club is also linked with 17‑year‑old Mexican winger Gilberto Mora, who made history at the World Cup but cannot move to England until he turns 18. Additionally, rumors suggest Barcelona’s right‑back Jules Kounde may be available for around £55 million, a potential target for Liverpool’s defensive reinforcements.