Liverpool transfer news: cult hero and recruitment guru Michael Edwards to depart as deadline day looms

The closure of the transfer window inches ever closer, although there won’t be any alarm bells ringing at Liverpool.

The Reds have taken a relaxed approached to their recruitment throughout the summer, with Ibrahmina Konate’s £36 million arrival from RB Leipzig the only signing.

Instead, Jurgen Klopp’s rewarded prized assets such as Virgil van Dijk, Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson with new contracts.

But with the window shutting at 23.00BST on Tuesday, there will be Kopites hoping fresh faces will arrive.

Here’s the latest transer news coming out of Anfield.

Edwards to run contract down

Sporting director Michael Edwards is expected to leave Liverpool at the end of the season.

Edwards is a cult figure among supporters, having played a pivotal role when it comes to the Reds’ recruitment in the past 10 years.

He’s been key to signings stars such as Van Dijk, Alisson, Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. All have helped Klopp’s side become a dominant force in Europe with triumphs in the Champions League and Premier League.

Edwards is in the final year of his contract and discussions have been ongoing about extending his tenure.

But the Reds are braced for his departure. (The Athletic)

Bargains only

Liverpool will only make a late signing if it is a “real bargain”.

Despite selling Xherdan Shaqiri to Lyon last week for £9.75 million, he is unlikely to be replaced.

Klopp admitted he didn’t envisage too much happening at Anfield when speaking to the media ahead of the Reds’ 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Saturday.

That seems to be the case unless someone who is full value for money becomes available. (Fabrizio Romero)

Damsgaard still an option

A late swoop for Mikkel Damsgaard continues to be weighed up.

The midfielder - who scored for Denmark in their semi-final loss against England at Euro 2020 - featured for Sampdoria in their goalless draw against Sassuolo at the weekend.

That could be his last game for the Serie A outfit, though.

Tottenham have dropped out of the race for Damsgaard but Aston Villa are also admirers.

It could take a bid of around £34 million to prise the 21-year-old away from Sampdoria. (La Repubblica).

Valverde previously weighed up

Liverpool mulled over a move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde earlier this summer.

The Uruguay international scored three goals in 24 league appearances last season as Real finished second in La Liga.

His performances caught the eye of the Reds who looked at exploring a deal before Valverde signed a new six-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu. (Bernabeu Digital)

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