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Richard Hughes joins Saudi Arabian club just days after Liverpool exit

Richard Hughes left Liverpool over the weekend after two years at the club

The Independent UK

Ex-Celtic striker departs Premier League giants, becomes latest Saudi arrival

A former Celtic striker has left Liverpool to join Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.

The National (Scotland)

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Fulham need a boost, Tottenham show some spirit and Jack Grealish offers Everton much-needed energy

The Guardian - UK

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Liverpool spent £670m under Richard Hughes and only got worse

IN FOCUS: Liverpool’s departing sporting director won the Premier League with Arne Slot but his task of rebuilding Jurgen Klopp’s old team remains unfinished despite spending two-thirds of a billion. By Richard Jolly

The Independent UK

Ranking the Best and Worst Signings Made by Richard Hughes at Liverpool

Liverpool entered an era of unprecedented spending under the 47-year-old.

Sports Illustrated

Rating every Liverpool signing under Richard Hughes after £670m spend

Liverpool’s sporting director has decided to leave Anfield after overseeing a period of heavy spending

The Independent UK

Liverpool sporting director Hughes steps down after transfer window

Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes has departed after a two-year tenure. He oversaw the transition following Juergen Klopp's departure from the club. Hughes appointed Arne Slot, who secured a Premier League title in his first season. The club experienced a difficult 2025-26 season, leading to Slot's dismissal. Hughes expressed gratitude…

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Liverpool confirm Richard Hughes exit as succession plan revealed in statement

Reds’ sporting director has been in situ since 2024 and is thought to be bound for the Saudi Pro League

Evening Standard

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes quits after just two years

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The Independent UK

Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool after overseeing £670m transfer spend

Hughes was Liverpool’s sporting director as they spent £450m under Arne Slot last summer in an effort to rebuild Jurgen Klopp’s old side

The Independent UK

Liverpool look for new sporting director after Richard Hughes formally leaves

Liverpool are searching for a fourth sporting director in four years after confirming the departure of Richard Hughes, who is set to join Al-Hilal

The Guardian - UK

Isak’s rapid double sinks Ipswich to give Andoni Iraola first Liverpool win

Two early goals from Alexander Isak gave Liverpool a 2-0 win at Ipswich, Andoni Iraola’s first as head coach

The Guardian - UK

The pressure and the problem behind Liverpool’s transfer puzzle

ANALYSIS: Reinforcements are needed if Andoni Iraola’s football is to be a success at Anfield – but, Miguel Delaney explains, choosing where to invest is not easy

The Independent UK

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 14: Liverpool

Andoni Iraola has his hands full – replacing Mo Salah and restoring faith at Liverpool – and will hope big name investors bring stability not disharmony

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‘I need to prove I belong here’: Andoni Iraola stays humble in new Liverpool era

The head coach has no illusions as to the scale of the task and wants to start by reconnecting the team and supporters

Sports Illustrated

Liverpool Transfer Guru Responsible for Salah, Mane & Van Dijk Signings Quits Post

The Reds are braced for some significant changes behind the scenes.

The Independent UK

Liverpool’s future hangs in the balance as Michael Edwards exits with job half done

Liverpool’s transfer guru Edwards has left Anfield for a second time and the next year or so will inform how his second tenure is viewed

The Independent UK

Liverpool facing summer upheaval as transfer guru Michael Edwards steps down

Edwards has stepped down as CEO of football at Fenway Sports Groups

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The Guardian - UK

Michael Edwards quits as football chief for Liverpool’s owner Fenway Sports Group

Michael Edwards has stepped down with a year on his contract and Liverpool’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, could leave after the transfer window shuts

Evening Standard

Jonathan Haskel chosen to be next head of UK fiscal watchdog

Mr Haskel’s nomination comes after former chairman Richard Hughes resigned last December over the mistaken early publication of its forecasts.

The Guardian - UK

Burnham brings in top economists before possible leadership run

Labour mayor giving advisory roles to ex-Bank of England economist and others seen as attempt to reassure markets

The Guardian - US

US insurers’ move to back vaccines sends ‘powerful’ message about safety of shots, experts say

As Trump officials take aim at vaccine schedule, scientists encouraged by companies’ desire to continue coverage

The Guardian - UK

Iraola must move fast but the new manager has the tools to fix Liverpool

Two wingers and a right-back are priorities but the Basque’s flair for getting the best out of squad players will be crucial

The Independent UK

Liverpool confirm Andoni Iraola as new manager after Arne Slot sacking

Iraola will take over at Anfield after leading Bournemouth into Europe for the first time

The Guardian - UK

Liverpool confirm appointment of Andoni Iraola as new head coach

Andoni Iraola has been appointed Liverpool’s new head coach, signing a two-year contract to replace Arne Slot at Anfield

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