Michael Edwards is said to be frustrated with the Liverpool bigwigsMichael Edwards has reportedly grown ‘frustrated’ with the Liverpool hierarchy after Fenway Sports Group has idled with plans to build a multi-club model. The football boffin returned to Liverpool two years ago, having accepted the newly created role of FSG’s CEO of Football. Having originally stepped down as sporting director in 2022, there was plenty of optimism surrounding Edwards’ return. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTOne of the supposed reasons Edwards returned to the club was the promise of overseeing a multi-club model, akin to those of Manchester City, RB Leipzig and Chelsea. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTIt’s believed 25 clubs have been earmarked as potential options, with a focus having been placed on Spain, Portugal and France.

Source: Express March 20, 2026 12:57 UTC